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Ions

Medical Definition: An atom or group of atoms that have a positive or negative electric charge due to a gain (negative charge) or loss (positive charge) of one or more electrons. Atoms with a positive charge are known as CATIONS; those with a negative charge are ANIONS.
Guide Notes: avoid: too general; GEN; ionization chamber: index under RADIOMETRY /instrum
Ions Categories.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Anions - Negatively charged atoms, radicals or groups of atoms which travel to the anode or positive pole during electrolysis.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Cations - Postively charged atoms, radicals or groups of atoms which travel to the cathode or negative pole during electrolysis.

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