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Inorganic Chemicals > Lithium Compounds > Lithium Carbonate
... > Inorganic Chemicals > Electrolytes > Ions > Anions > Carbonates > Lithium Carbonate
Inorganic Chemicals > Alkalies > Carbonates > Lithium Carbonate
Inorganic Chemicals > Carbon Compounds, Inorganic > Carbonic Acid > Carbonates > Lithium Carbonate
... > Inorganic Chemicals > Acids > Acids, Noncarboxylic > Carbonic Acid > Carbonates > Lithium Carbonate

Preferred term

Lithium Carbonate  

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  • Topical Descriptor

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Carbonate, Dilithium
  • Dilithium Carbonate

Scope note

  • A lithium salt, classified as a mood-stabilizing agent. Lithium ion alters the metabolism of BIOGENIC MONOAMINES in the CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM, and affects multiple neurotransmission systems.

History note

  • 92; was LITHIUM CARBONATE (NM) 1969-91

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D016651

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