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Chromium(medicine)
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Chromium (medicine)


chromium
<chemical> 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.

Chemical name: Chromium