An element in the alkali group of metals with an atomic symbol K, atomic number 19, and atomic weight 39.10. It is the chief cation in the intracellular fluid of muscle and other cells. Potassium ion is a strong electrolyte that plays a significant role in the regulation of fluid volume and maintenance of the WATER-ELECTROLYTE BALANCE.
    

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Scabiplastine : pate colloïdale soufrée zwavelhoudende zalf.

Among the many different presentations of penicillin V one name stands out : DQV-K : the quality oral penicillin.

Glaxo brief : a few minutes reading from Glaxo.

Sirop aux Hypophosphites: product label. Colour lithograph.

Potassium metabolism in health and disease / Howard L. Holley and Warner W. Carlson.

Importancia biológica del potasio / Vicente Hector Cicardo.

Chloride and potassium permeability in cardiac Purkinje fibres / [E.E. Carmeliet].

Kruschen Salts.

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Sirop aux Hypophosphites: product label. Colour lithograph.

Potassium metabolism in health and disease / Howard L. Holley and Warner W. Carlson.

Importancia biológica del potasio / Vicente Hector Cicardo.

Chloride and potassium permeability in cardiac Purkinje fibres / [E.E. Carmeliet].

Kruschen Salts.