Preferred Label : Trace Element;
NCIt synonyms : Trace Nutrient; Trace Mineral; Micronutrient;
NCIt definition : Trace elements or dietary minerals are any of various chemical elements that occur
in very small amounts in organisms and are essential for many physiological and biochemical
processes. The term is also used to designate these elements and compounds containing
them. (NCI);
Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: A substance the body needs in tiny amounts to grow and stay healthy. Examples
are vitamins and minerals.;
ChEBI ID : CHEBI:27027;
Codes from synonyms : CDR0000044573; CDR0000439403;
Origin ID : C896;
UMLS CUI : C0040577;
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