vanadiumism

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• vanadiumism — va·na·di·um·ism (və naґde əm iz əm) a chronic intoxication caused by absorption of vanadium compounds, usually via the lungs; symptoms include irritation of the respiratory tract (vanadium bronchitis), pneumonitis, conjunctivitis,… …   Medical dictionary

• vanadium — A metallic element, atomic no. 23, atomic wt. 50.9415; a bioelement, its deficiency can result in abnormal bone growth and a rise in cholesterol and triacylglycerol levels. [Vanadis, Scand. goddess] v …   Medical dictionary

• vanadium bronchitis — irritation of the bronchi in workers inhaling excessive amounts of vanadium pentoxide dust, usually accompanied by a green to black discoloration of the tongue. See also vanadiumism …   Medical dictionary

• vanadium pentoxide — a yellow to brown oxide of vanadium, used to add color and ultraviolet blocking to glass and as a component of photographic developers; its fumes can cause vanadiumism and vanadium bronchitis …   Medical dictionary

• ВАНАДИЙ — ВАНАДИЙ, хим. знак V, ат. в. 51,0, твердый, упругий металл цвета стали, t° плавления 1715°, уд. вес 5,688. Соединения В. широко распространены в природе. Соединения эти яды, по силе не уступающие мышьяковой к те; они обладают… …   Большая медицинская энциклопедия