Definition of Magnesium sulfate

1. Noun. A salt of magnesium.

Specialized synonyms: Bitter Salts, Epsom Salts
Generic synonyms: Sulfate, Sulphate

Definition of Magnesium sulfate

1. Noun. The magnesium salt of sulfuric acid (chemical formula MgSO4), commonly called Epsom salts. ¹

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Medical Definition of Magnesium sulfate

1. Sulfuric acid magnesium salt (1:1). A small colourless crystal used as an anticonvulsant, a cathartic, and an electrolyte replenisher in the treatment of preeclampsia and eclampsia. It causes direct inhibition of action potential in the myometrial muscle cells. Excitation and contraction are uncoupled, which decreases the frequency and force of contractions. Pharmacological action: anticonvulsants, cathartic, tocolytic agents. Chemical name: Sulfuric acid magnesium salt (1:1) (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Magnesium Sulfate

magnesium excess
magnesium hydroxide
magnesium lactate
magnesium lamp
magnesium light
magnesium nitride
magnesium oxide
magnesium peroxide
magnesium phytinates
magnesium protoporphyrin monomethyl ester oxidative cyclase
magnesium ribbon
magnesium salicylate
magnesium silicate
magnesium silicates
magnesium stearate
magnesium sulfate
magnesium sulfates
magnesium sulfide
magnesium sulphate
magnesium sulphide
magnesium trisilicate
magnesium wire
magnesiumlike
magnesiums
magnet
magnet-
magnet reaction
magnet reflex
magnet school
magnetabsorption

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