Preferred Label : Ion;
NCIt synonyms : Ions;
NCIt definition : An atom or molecule having a positive or negative charge owing to the loss or gain
of one or more electrons.;
Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: An atom or a molecule that has a positive or negative electrical charge.
Examples are sodium, potassium, calcium, chloride, and phosphate. These ions help
move nutrients into cells, help move waste out of cells, and help nerves, muscles,
the heart, and the brain work the way they should.;
ChEBI ID : CHEBI:24870;
Codes from synonyms : CDR0000643017;
Origin ID : C597;
UMLS CUI : C0022023;
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