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Silver MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Silver
Tree Number(s)
D01.268.556.812
D01.268.956.843
D01.552.544.812
Unique ID
D012834
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D012834
Scope Note
An element with the atomic symbol Ag, atomic number 47, and atomic weight 107.87. It is a soft metal that is used medically in surgical instruments, dental prostheses, and alloys. Long-continued use of silver salts can lead to a form of poisoning known as ARGYRIA.
Related Numbers
7440-22-4
CAS Type 1 Name
Silver
Entry Combination
poisoning:Argyria
Date Established
1966/01/01
Date of Entry
1999/01/01
Revision Date
2017/07/05
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