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Chelation Therapy - Glossary

Written by - Dr. Simi Paknikar, MD , Dr. M. Sree Mohana Preetha, Pharm D

Medically Reviewed by - Dr. Hena Mariam, BDS

Last Updated on May 06, 2023

Glossary

Chelation: The process of removing a heavy metal from the body.

Autism: A neurological condition that is present from birth. The patient has problems with social interaction and communication.

Published on Jul 15, 2015
Last Updated on May 06, 2023

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