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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.
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· n a homeopathic preparation of cadmium used to alleviate the symptoms associated with radiation treatments. cadmium sulphuricum (kadˑ·mē· n a homeopathic preparation of cadmium used to alleviate facial paralysis, Bell's palsy, nausea, vomiting, and the symptoms associated with chemotherapy. cadmium (Cd) (kad´mē n a bluish-white metallic element that resembles tin. Cadmium bromide, used in engraving, lithography, and photography, can cause severe gastrointestinal symptoms if ingested. 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. 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. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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