12 October 2005

Awareness Update - Glossary


What The Words Mean?????

chelation =a chemical reaction in which there is a combination with a metal to form a ring-shaped molecular complex in which the metal is firmly bound and isolated.

deferriprone =a chelating agent which can be prescribed in the treatment of acute iron intoxification and chronic iron overload.

Please email any other words you would like to know the meaning via email to Isabella Agius

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