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1. lithium
   [n] - a soft silver-white univalent element of the alkali metal group
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2. Lithium
   Lithium salts, particularly lithium carbonate is a traditional first-line treatment for bipolar disorder. Even with optimal treatment, many people with bipolar disorder do not achieve full remission and will experience recurring symptoms.
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3. Lithium
   Lithium is a soft, silver metal, and is the first member of the alkali group of metals. It is the lightest of all metals and, whilst resembling sodium chemically, it is less active. As is the case for other alkali group elements, it is obtained by the electrolysis of the fused halides. Lithium react...
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4. lithium
   (Learning Modules / Psychology / Measuring the unmeasurable) An anti manic drug that blunts emotional senses.
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5. lithium
   (Li) Li. Element 3, atomic weight 6.939. The lightest alkali metal, used in special-purpose metal alloys and other industrial applications.
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6. Lithium
   Our Lithium Main Article provides a comprehensive look at the who, what, when and how of Lithium Lithium: Lithium carbonate (brand names: Eskalith; Lithobid), a drug used as a mood stabilizer for the treatment of manic/depressive (bipolar) disorder. It prevents or diminishes the intensity of episode...
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7. lithium
   chemical element: atomic number 3 Category: Chemistry
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8. lithium
   The lightest alkali metal, although it has the largest hydrated cation. Important as an antidepressant and is thought to act by inhibiting the regeneration of inositol from IP3 and thus reducing the efficiency of the phosphatidyl inositol signalling pathways.
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9. Lithium
   Lith'i·um (lĭth'ĭ*ŭm) noun [ New Latin , from Greek li`qeios of stone, from li`qos stone.] (Chemistry) A metallic element of the alkaline group, occurring in several minerals, as petalite, spodumene, lepi...
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10. lithium
    The lightest alkali metal, although it has the largest hydrated cation. Important as an antidepressant and is thought to act by inhibiting the regeneration of inositol from IP3 and thus reducing the efficiency of the phosphatidyl inositol signalling pathways. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...
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11. lithium
    Li noun a soft silver-white univalent element of the alkali metal group; the lightest metal known; occurs in several minerals
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12. lithium
    (Li) (lith´e-әm) a chemical element, atomic number 3, atomic weight 6.939. lithium carbonate a psychotropic drug used to treat acute manic attacks in bipolar disorder and, when given on a maintenance basis, to prevent the recurrence of manic-depressive episode...
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13. Lithium
    • (n.) A metallic element of the alkaline group, occurring in several minerals, as petalite, spodumene, lepidolite, triphylite, etc., and otherwise widely disseminated, though in small quantities.
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14. lithium
    chemical element of Group 1 (also called Group Ia) in the periodic table, the alkali metal group, lightest of the solid elements. The metal ... [15 related articles]
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15. lithium
    in pharmacology, drug that is the primary treatment for bipolar disorder. Given primarily in its carbonate form, lithium is highly effective in ... [4 related articles]
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16. LITHIUM
    Disposable batteries using lithium chemistry are gaining in popularity because of their light weight, high energy density, and shelf life of ten years. Lithium Ion rechargeable batteries, as used in the Strion, combine high capacity with small size and light weight.
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17. lithium
    lithium (lith'ēum) [Gr.,=stone], metallic chemical element; symbol Li; at. no. 3; at. wt. 6.941; m.p. about 180.54°C; b.p. about 1,342°C; sp. gr. .534 at 20°C; valence +1. Lithium is a soft, silver-white metal. It is one of the alkali metals in Group 1 of the periodic table. It...
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18. Lithium
    Lithium is a metal element with the symbol Li and an atomic weight 7. It is an alkali metal resembling sodium, and was first prepared by Sir Henry Davy in the electrolysis of fused lithium chloride. It is of a silver-white lustre, but quickly tarnishes in the air. Lithium may be cut with a knife, bu...
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19. lithium
    (Li) Type: Term Pronunciation: lith′ē-ŭm Definitions: 1. An element of the alkali metal group, atomic no. 3, atomic wt. 6.941. Many of its salts have clinical applications.
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20. lithium
    Soft, ductile, silver-white, metallic element, atomic number 3, relative atomic mass 6.941. It is one of the alkali metals (being found at the top of Group 1 of the periodic table). It has a very low density (far less than most woods), and floats on water (relative density 0.57); it is the lightest of all metals. Although in the reactivity ...
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21. lithium
    A soft metal. Lithium salts are used to treat certain mental disorders, especially bipolar (manic depressive) disorder. Lithium salts include lithium carbonate and lithium citrate.
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22. Lithium
    `Lithium` ( ) is a soft, silver-white metal that belongs to the alkali metal group of chemical elements. It is represented by the symbol `Li`, and it has the atomic number 3. Under standard conditions it is the lightest metal and the least dense solid element. Like all alkali metals, lithium is high...
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23. Lithium
    (Nirvana song) Nirvana recorded "Lithium" with producer Butch Vig at Smart Studios in Madison, Wisconsin during April 1990. The material recorded at Smart Studios was intended for the group`s second album for the independent record label Sub Pop. The book Classic Rock Albums: Nev...
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24. Lithium
    (medication) `Lithium pharmacology` refers to use of the lithium ion, Li⁺, as a drug. A number of chemical salts of lithium are used medically as a mood stabilizing drug, primarily in the treatment of bipolar disorder, where they have a role in the treatment of depression and...
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25. Lithium
    (Evanescence song) "`Lithium`" is a song by American rock band Evanescence. It was released on January 8, 2007, as the second single from their second studio album, The Open Door. It was solely written by Amy Lee, and has no connection to the song of the same name by grunge b...
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