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  • == Fluoride Toxicity == ...dition caused by excessive exposure to [[fluoride]], a naturally occurring mineral used in various forms to promote oral health and prevent tooth decay.
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  • The term "trace minerals" is derived from the fact that these elements are present in the body in very small or "trac ...o work properly, but in much smaller amounts than [[vitamin]]s and other [[mineral]]s. They include elements like [[iron]], [[zinc]], [[copper]], [[manganese]
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  • ...nown as '''ruby sulphur''' or '''ruby of arsenic''', is an arsenic sulfide mineral, historically used for its pigment and medicinal properties. The term "Realgar" is derived from the Arabic phrase "rahj al-ġār" (رهج الغار), meaning "powder of t
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  • The term "chromium" comes from the Greek word "chroma," meaning color, due to the many colorful compounds Chromium is an essential trace mineral that plays a significant role in [[carbohydrate metabolism]], [[fat metabol
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  • ...characterized by insufficient [[copper]] in the body. Copper is a trace [[mineral]] that plays a vital role in the health of all living organisms. The term "copper deficiency" is derived from the Latin word ''cuprum'' (meaning copper) and the English word ''deficienc
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  • ...rom the Latin word "vita" meaning life, and "Supplement", which originates from the Latin word "supplementum" meaning something added. ...rals, while Single Vitamin Supplements contain only one type of vitamin or mineral.
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  • The term "megadose" is derived from the Greek word "mega", meaning "great", and the English word "dose", which ...n|vitamins]], but can also refer to other [[Nutrient|nutrients]] such as [[Mineral (nutrient)|minerals]] and [[Amino acid|amino acids]].
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  • The name "Veratrum" is derived from the Latin words 'vera', meaning 'true', and 'atrum', meaning 'black'. This ...ves and green flowers that bloom in the summer. The plant is known for its toxicity and has been used in traditional medicine.
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  • ...si/) is a medical condition characterized by a lack of the essential trace mineral [[selenium]] in the body. ...word "selene" (/sɪˈliːni/), which means moon. The term "deficiency" comes from the Latin word "deficientia", meaning a lack or shortage.
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  • ...ccumulate in the water, increasing toxicity. In an aquaponic system, water from an aquaculture system is fed to a hydroponic system where the by-products a * [[Hydroponics]]: A method of growing plants without soil, using mineral nutrient solutions in a water solvent.
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  • ...upplements''' are a type of [[supplement]] that contain iron, an essential mineral. They are often used to treat or prevent [[iron deficiency anemia]], a cond ...is derived from the Proto-Germanic "isarnan." The word "supplement" comes from the Latin "supplementum," which means "something added to complete a thing.
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  • ...were initially thought to contain [[amine]]s. The term "supplement" comes from the Latin word "supplementum," which means something added to complete a th * [[Mineral supplement]]: A supplement that contains one or more minerals, such as [[ca
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  • ...the Greek word "lithos", meaning stone, as lithium was first discovered in mineral form. The term "Carbonate" refers to the type of chemical compound that lit ...effects can include thyroid enlargement, kidney impairment, and [[lithium toxicity]].
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  • The term "vitamin" is derived from the word "vitamine," which was coined in 1912 by Polish biochemist [[Kazimi ...and protects vitamins A and C, red blood cells, and essential fatty acids from destruction.
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  • ...e Old French word 'tracer', which means 'to track'. The term "metal" comes from the Greek word 'metallon', which means 'mine, quarry, metal'. * [[Toxicity]]: The degree to which a substance can harm humans or animals.
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  • * [[Afterbirth]] - the placenta and membranes that are eliminated from the woman's uterus following the birth of a child ...tesis]] - a procedure in which a small amount of amniotic fluid is removed from the mother’s womb in order to detect abnormalities of the fetus
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