Ion
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| Ion | |
|---|---|
| Term | Ion |
| Short definition | ion (ion) An atom or molecule that has a positive or negative electrical charge. Examples are sodium, potassium, calcium, chloride and phosphate. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
ion - (pronounced) (ion) An atom or molecule that has a positive or negative electrical charge. Examples are sodium, potassium, calcium, chloride and phosphate. These ions help carry nutrients into cells, carry waste out of cells, and help nerves, muscles, heart, and brain function as they should
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