Lanthanum

Introduction: Lanthanum

Description of Lanthanum

Lanthanum: rare metallic element, symbol La, atomic number 57.
Source: CRISP

Lanthanum: Lanthanum. The prototypical element in the rare earth family of metals. It has the atomic symbol La, atomic number 57, and atomic weight 138.91. Lanthanide ion is used in experimental biology as a calcium antagonist; lanthanum oxide improves the optical properties of glass.
Source: MeSH 2007

Lanthanum: Related Topics

These medical condition or symptom topics may be relevant to medical information for Lanthanum:

• Metallic (59 causes)
• Element
• Atomic
• Number

Terms associated with Lanthanum:

Broader terms for Lanthanum

• Lanthanoid Series Elements

Source - MeSH 2007

• rare earth element

Source - CRISP

The description of Lanthanum may also be used for the following terms:

• La element

Source: CRISP

Hierarchical classifications of Lanthanum

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MeSH 2007 Hierarchy:

• Inorganic Chemicals
  • Elements
    • Lanthanoid Series Elements
      • Lanthanum

MeSH 2007 Hierarchy

• Inorganic Chemicals
  • Elements
    • Metals, Rare Earth
      • Lanthanoid Series Elements
        • Lanthanum

MeSH 2007 Hierarchy

• Inorganic Chemicals
  • Metals
    • Metals, Rare Earth
      • Lanthanoid Series Elements
        • Lanthanum

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