Preferred Label : iron;
RADLEX synonyms : Fe;
Definition : A metallic element found in certain minerals, in nearly all soils, and in mineral
waters. It has the atomic symbol Fe, atomic number 26, and atomic weight 55.85. It
is an essential constituent of hemoglobin, cytochrome, and other components of respiratory
enzyme systems. Its chief functions are in the transport of oxygen to tissue (hemoglobin)
and in cellular oxidation mechanisms. Depletion of iron stores may result in iron-deficiency
anemia. Iron is used to build up the blood in anemia. (From Dorland, 27th ed) [MeSH];
UMLS CUI (RADLEX) : C0302583;
Origin ID : RID11812;
UMLS CUI : C0302583;
Automatic exact mappings (from CISMeF team)
- Currated CISMeF NLP mapping
- iron [Blood Transfusion thesaurus concept]
- iron [Artificial nutrition thesaurus concept]
- See also inter- (CISMeF)
- Semantic type(s)
- UMLS correspondences (same concept)
A metallic element found in certain minerals, in nearly all soils, and in mineral
waters. It has the atomic symbol Fe, atomic number 26, and atomic weight 55.85. It
is an essential constituent of hemoglobin, cytochrome, and other components of respiratory
enzyme systems. Its chief functions are in the transport of oxygen to tissue (hemoglobin)
and in cellular oxidation mechanisms. Depletion of iron stores may result in iron-deficiency
anemia. Iron is used to build up the blood in anemia. (From Dorland, 27th ed) [MeSH]
