Preferred Label : cobalt;
RADLEX synonyms : Co;
Definition : A trace element that is a component of vitamin B12. It has the atomic symbol Co, atomic
number 27, and atomic weight 58.93. It is used in nuclear weapons, alloys, and pigments.
Deficiency in animals leads to anemia; its excess in humans can lead to erythrocytosis.
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UMLS CUI (RADLEX) : C0009148;
Origin ID : RID11814;
UMLS CUI : C0009148;
Currated CISMeF NLP mapping
- Cobalt [ICD-11 Extension code]
- cobalt [Artificial nutrition thesaurus concept]
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UMLS correspondences (same concept)
A trace element that is a component of vitamin B12. It has the atomic symbol Co, atomic
number 27, and atomic weight 58.93. It is used in nuclear weapons, alloys, and pigments.
Deficiency in animals leads to anemia; its excess in humans can lead to erythrocytosis.
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