Heavy Metal Poisoning

Poisoning that results from chronic or acute ingestion, injection, inhalation, or skin absorption of HEAVY METALS. Acute and chronic exposures can cause ANEMIA; KIDNEY and LIVER damage; PULMONARY EDEMA; MEMORY LOSS and behavioral changes; bone deformities in children; and MISCARRIAGE or PREMATURE LABOR in pregnant women.

Year introduced: 2018(2010)

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Tree Number(s): C25.723.522

MeSH Unique ID: D000075322

Entry Terms:

• Heavy Metal Poisonings
• Metal Poisoning, Heavy
• Metal Poisonings, Heavy
• Poisoning, Heavy Metal
• Poisonings, Heavy Metal

See Also:

• Metals, Heavy

All MeSH Categories
Diseases Category
Chemically-Induced Disorders
Poisoning
Heavy Metal Poisoning
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