magnesium

magnesium definition - medical

mag·ne·si·um (măg-nēˈzē-əm, -zhəm)

noun Symbol Mg
A light metallic element that burns with a brilliant white flame, used in various analgesic, antiseptic, anticonvulsant, and antacid pharmaceuticals. Atomic number 12.

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