cadmium

cadmium /cad·mi·um/ (Cd) (kad´me-um) a chemical element, at. no. 48. Cadmium and its salts are poisonous; inhalation of cadmium fumes or dust causes pneumoconiosis, and ingestion of foods contaminated by cadmium-plated containers causes violent gastrointestinal symptoms.

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cad·mi·um (kdm-m)

n. Symbol Cd

A soft metallic element occurring primarily in zinc, copper, and lead ores that is used in low-friction fatigue-resistant alloys, solders, batteries, nuclear reactor shields, and electroplating. Atomic number 48.

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cadmium,

n a toxic metal that is found in cigarette smoke, industrial waste, paints, and plastics. Exposure has been linked to cancer, hypertension, and lowered activity of specific enzymes.

cadmium iodatum (kadˑ·mē·m ī·ō·dāˑ·tm),

n a homeopathic preparation of cadmium used to alleviate the symptoms associated with radiation treatments.

cadmium sulphuricum (kadˑ·mē·m sl·fyurˑ·i·km),

n a homeopathic preparation of cadmium used to alleviate facial paralysis, Bell's palsy, nausea, vomiting, and the symptoms associated with chemotherapy.

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cadmium (Cd) (kad´mēm),

n a bluish-white metallic element that resembles tin. Cadmium bromide, used in engraving, lithography, and photography, can cause severe gastrointestinal symptoms if ingested.

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cadmium

chemical element, atomic number 48, symbol Cd; its salts are poisonous. See Table 6. Poisoning in animals may be caused by aerial pollution of pastures or by accidental ingestion of fungicides or anthelmintics which contain the element. Nephropathy, anemia, bone demineralization and poor hair, skin and hoof growth result.

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cadmium anthranilate

no longer widely used as an anthelmintic for pigs because of its toxicity.

cadmium chloride

causes bleaching of teeth, anemia, cardiac hypertrophy and bone marrow hyperplasia.

cadmium oxide

a toxic compound used at one time as an anthelmintic for pigs.