Preferred Label : Fluoride Ion;
NCIt related terms : Fluorine-; Fluoride; F-;
NCIt definition : Considered a trace element, fluoride is any combination of elements containing the
fluorine atom in the -1 oxidation state (fluoride ion). Due to its reactivity, fluorine
is found in nature as fluorine compounds or fluorides. Fluoride inhibits various enzyme
systems, erythrocyte glycolysis and binds Ca , causing anticoagulation and other
toxic effects. In addition, fluoride is a mitogen for osteoblasts and stimulates bone
formation. (NCI);
Alternative definition : CRCH: Fluorine ion requiring removal of one electron to return to its elemental state.; NCI-GLOSS: A form of the element fluorine that helps prevent tooth decay. Fluoride
may be naturally present in drinking water or may be added to it. Fluoride may also
be put directly on the teeth, as a gel, toothpaste, or a rinse.;
UNII : Q80VPU408O;
InChIKey : KRHYYFGTRYWZRS-UHFFFAOYSA-M;
CAS number : 16984-48-8;
Unit used : mcg;
Chemical formula : F;
ChEBI ID : CHEBI:17051;
Codes from synonyms : CDR0000044670;
Origin ID : C28149;
UMLS CUI : C0016327;
Semantic type(s)
- UMLS correspondences (same concept)
- concept_is_in_subset
