Edta (Noun)
Meaning
A complex molecule used medically to chelate metal ions in cases of lead or heavy metal poisoning.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- EDTA was administered intravenously to help remove the lead ions from the patient's bloodstream.
- The emergency room physician prescribed EDTA therapy for the patient who had ingested a large amount of mercury.
- Chelation therapy with EDTA is effective in reducing the absorption of lead from the gut in cases of lead poisoning.
- In the case of acute lead encephalopathy, prompt administration of EDTA is essential to prevent permanent neurological damage.
- EDTA can be given orally or intravenously to chelate and remove toxic levels of cadmium, mercury, or lead from the body.