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Definition of Chelation
1. Noun. (medicine) the process of removing a heavy metal from the bloodstream by means of a chelate as in treating lead or mercury poisoning.
Generic synonyms: Physical Process, Process
Category relationships: Medical Specialty, Medicine
Derivative terms: Chelate
Category relationships: Medical Specialty, Medicine
Derivative terms: Chelate
2. Noun. The process of forming a ring by forming one or more hydrogen bonds.
Definition of Chelation
1. Noun. (chemistry) the formation of a polydentate chelate compound from a metal salt ¹
2. Noun. the use of this process to remove metal ions from solution, especially to counter poisoning by heavy metals ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Chelation
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Medical Definition of Chelation
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