A nonmetallic, diatomic gas that is a trace element and member of the halogen family. It is used in dentistry as fluoride (FLUORIDES) to prevent dental caries.
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http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D005461
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Fluorine-19
Fluorine 19
AN
if discussed as a trace element, coordinate with TRACE ELEMENTS
AQL
AD AE AG AN BL CF CH CL DF EC HI IM IP ME PD PH PK PO RE SD ST TO TU UR
cui
C0016330
DC
1
definition
A nonmetallic, diatomic gas that is a trace element and member of the halogen family. It is used in dentistry as fluoride (FLUORIDES) to prevent dental caries.