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NAL Agricultural Thesaurus
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Research, Technology, Methods > chemical substances > biochemical compounds > carbohydrates > sugars > sugar acids > gluconates > calcium gluconate
Fields of Study > biochemistry > biochemical compounds > carbohydrates > sugars > sugar acids > gluconates > calcium gluconate
Preferred Term:

calcium gluconate

Definition:
The calcium salt of gluconic acid. The compound has a variety of uses, including its use as a calcium replenisher in hypocalcemic states.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
gluconates
Entry Terms:
  • calciofon
  • calcipot
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/245439
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