antimony

antimony definition - medical

an·ti·mo·ny (ănˈtə-mōˌnē)

noun Symbol Sb
A toxic metallic element, compounds of which are used as anthelmintics, especially in the treatment of schistosomiasis. Atomic number 51.

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