[silver metallic element that exists as a liquid at room temperature, atomic symbol Hg, atomic number 80; used in many industrial applications and its salts have been employed therapeutically as purgatives, antisyphilitics, disinfectants, and astringents; can be absorbed through the skin and mucous membranes; because of its toxicity, the clinical use of mercury and mercurials is diminishing. ( CSP )]
UMLS (NCI) C0025424 - Hazardous or Poisonous Substance
- Element, Ion, or Isotope
Relation/PAR: heavy metal