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Introduction: Arsenic poisoning

Arsenic poisoning: A type of heavy metal poisoning caused by excessive exposure to arsenic. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Arsenic poisoning is available below.

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  • "Handbook of Diseases"

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Definitions of Arsenic poisoning:

A shiny gray element with atomic symbol As, atomic number 33, and atomic weight 75. It occurs throughout the universe, mostly in the form of metallic arsenides. Most forms are toxic. According to the Fourth Annual Report on Carcinogens (NTP 85-002, 1985), arsenic and certain arsenic compounds have been listed as known carcinogens. (From Merck Index, 11th ed) - (Source - Diseases Database)


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