"Tellurium" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
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An element that is a member of the chalcogen family. It has the atomic symbol Te, atomic number 52, and atomic weight 127.60. It has been used as a coloring agent and in the manufacture of electrical equipment. Exposure may cause nausea, vomiting, and CNS depression.
| Descriptor ID |
D013691
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| MeSH Number(s) |
D01.268.185.950 D01.268.513.968
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Tellurium-induced neuropathy: a model for reversible reductions in myelin protein gene expression. J Neurosci Res. 1990 Aug; 26(4):501-7.