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Chelation Definition & Meaning

chelation
noun
  1. (medicine) the process of removing a heavy metal from the bloodstream by means of a chelate as in treating lead or mercury poisoning
  2. the process of forming a ring by forming one or more hydrogen bonds

"Chelation" in song lyrics

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  • "oral chelation"
    AOL — AOL
  • "amino acid chelation"
    AOL — AOL
  • "alpha lipoic acid chelation"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does chelation mean?
(medicine) the process of removing a heavy metal from the bloodstream by means of a chelate as in treating lead or mercury poisoning the process of forming a ring by forming one or more hydrogen bonds
What part of speech is chelation?
Chelation is a noun.
How many definitions does chelation have?
Chelation has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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