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anti-lewisite

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an·ti-lew·is·ite (nt-l-st, nt-)
n.
See dimercaprol.


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The most commonly used chelation challenge test has been EDTA administration following lead exposure (6,7), although British Anti-Lewisite and penicillamine have also been used (8).
Diagnostic Chelation Challenge with DMSA: A Biomarker of Long-Term ... by Hertzberg, Vicki S. / Environmental Health Perspectives
The treatment of acute lead toxicity with intravenous EDTA, as used in this case, remains the standard method for managing lead toxicity; the addition of British anti-Lewisite (BAL or dimercaprol) is recommended at very high levels of exposure (i.
Poorly Controlled Hypertension in a Painter with Chronic Lead Toxicity by Hu, Howard / Environmental Health Perspectives
Treatment of metallic mercury poisoning had until recently been limited to two options, both relatively unsatisfactory: British anti-lewisite (BAL) or D-penicillamine.
A Cluster of Pediatric Metallic Mercury Exposure Cases Treated with ... by Landrigan, Philip J. / Environmental Health Perspectives
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