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chelation therapy
noun
Definition of CHELATION THERAPY
: the use of a chelator (as EDTA) to bind with a metal (as lead or iron) in the body to form a chelate so that the metal loses its chemical effect (as toxicity or physiological activity)
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First Known Use of CHELATION THERAPY
1976
Medical Dictionary
chelation therapy
noun
Medical Definition of CHELATION THERAPY
: the use of a chelator (as EDTA) to bind with a metal (as lead or iron) in the body to form a chelate so that the metal loses its toxic effect or physiological activity
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