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Chromium MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Chromium
Tree Number(s)
D01.268.556.175
D01.268.956.124
D01.552.544.175
Unique ID
D002857
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D002857
Scope Note
A trace element that plays a role in glucose metabolism. It has the atomic symbol Cr, atomic number 24, and atomic weight 52. According to the Fourth Annual Report on Carcinogens (NTP85-002,1985), chromium and some of its compounds have been listed as known carcinogens.
Pharm Action
Trace Elements
Registry Numbers
0R0008Q3JB
Related Numbers
7440-47-3
CAS Type 1 Name
Chromium
See Also
Chromium Isotopes
Chromium Radioisotopes
Date Established
1966/01/01
Date of Entry
1999/01/01
Revision Date
2013/07/08
Chromium Preferred
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