Preferred Label : zinc;
RADLEX synonyms : Zn;
Definition : A metallic element of atomic number 30 and atomic weight 65.38. It is a necessary
trace element in the diet, forming an essential part of many enzymes, and playing
an important role in protein synthesis and in cell division. Zinc deficiency is associated
with anemia, short stature, hypogonadism, impaired wound healing, and geophagia. It
is known by the symbol Zn. [MeSH];
UMLS CUI (RADLEX) : C0043481;
Origin ID : RID11820;
UMLS CUI : C0043481;
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- zinc [Artificial nutrition thesaurus concept]
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- UMLS correspondences (same concept)
A metallic element of atomic number 30 and atomic weight 65.38. It is a necessary
trace element in the diet, forming an essential part of many enzymes, and playing
an important role in protein synthesis and in cell division. Zinc deficiency is associated
with anemia, short stature, hypogonadism, impaired wound healing, and geophagia. It
is known by the symbol Zn. [MeSH]
