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lithium (Li) [lith´e-um]
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| Li The symbol for the element lithium. |
Li (l ), Choh Hao 1913-1987. Chinese-born American chemist known for isolating and analyzing a number of hormones secreted by the pituitary gland. |
Li,
symbol for the element lithium.
lithium (Li) [lith´e-um]
a chemical element, atomic number 3, atomic weight 6.939. (See Appendix 6.)
lithium carbonate a psychotropic drug used to treat acute manic attacks in bipolar disorder and, when given on a maintenance basis, to prevent the recurrence of manic-depressive episodes. The desired serum levels are in the range 0.5–1.5 mEq/L. Life-threatening central nervous system effects and kidney damage occur at levels above 3.0 mEq/L. It is very important that the levels be carefully controlled. Lithium should not be given to patients with severe renal or cardiovascular disease or taken with diuretics because the potential for toxicity is very high. It is suspected of causing birth defects and should not be used during pregnancy.
lithium citrate the citrate salt of lithium, having the same actions and uses as the carbonate salt.
li (lē),
n benevolence and propriety, one of the five virtues in Chinese medicine for which shen is responsible. See also shen.
LI,
n large intestine channel; an acupuncture channel running from the hand to the face along the radial surface of the arm and associated with the lung (LU) channel. See also LU.
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chemical symbol, lithium.
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