Definition of EDTA

1. Noun. A complex molecule used medically to chelate metal ions in cases of lead or heavy metal poisoning.

Exact synonyms: Ethylenediaminetetraacetic Acid
Generic synonyms: Molecule

Definition of EDTA

1. Initialism. (organic compound) ethylenediaminetetracetic acid ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of EDTA

1. A chemical that is used to remove all traces of magnesium and calcium ions from a solution because it binds tightly to them, in order to control unwanted side reactions with these metals during a laboratory process. Acronym: EDTA (11 Nov 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of EDTA

ED50
EDA
EDC
EDES
EDFA
EDGAR
EDI
EDM
EDMIn
EDNOS
EDP
EDRF
EDRO
EDS
EDT
EDTA (current term)
EDTA-ATPase
EDTA light chain
EDn
EE
EEA
EEC
EEE
EEE virus
EEG
EEG activation
EEHV
EENT
EEOC
EEPROM

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