Essential elements
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Bell D, Essential elements. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 14 Mar 2025) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-65234
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- Essential elements (bulk)
The essential elements are chemical elements which are essential for optimal physical and mental well being, and required in bulk (cf. trace elements) quantities in a normal human diet. The elements are:
Related articles: Biochemistry
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chemical elements
- basic organic elements
- essential bulk elements
- essential trace elements
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non-essential elements
- alkaline earth metals
- halogens
- heavy metals
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noble gases
- helium
- neon
- argon
- krypton
- xenon
- radon
- carbohydrates
- fats
- proteins
- nucleic acids
- tumor markers
- serum
- autoantibodies
- feces
- vitamins
- hematinics
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