{"code":"C29239","name":"Magnesium","terminology":"ncit","version":"26.09d","conceptStatus":"DEFAULT","leaf":true,"active":true,"synonyms":[{"name":"Magnesium","termType":"PT","type":"FULL_SYN","typeCode":"P90","source":"DCP","code":"03072"},{"name":"magnesium","termType":"PT","type":"FULL_SYN","typeCode":"P90","source":"NCI-GLOSS","code":"CDR0000373087"},{"name":"Magnesium","termType":"PT","type":"FULL_SYN","typeCode":"P90","source":"NCI"},{"name":"Magnesium","type":"Preferred_Name","typeCode":"P108"}],"definitions":[{"definition":"An alkaline earth metal, Magnesium is important for many biochemical functions and reactions; for bone and muscle function, protein and fatty acid formation, activation of B vitamins, blood clotting, insulin secretion, and ATP formation. More than 300 enzymes require magnesium for catalytic action. The adult daily requirement is about 300 mg/day. Magnesium is found in many green plants, vegetables, and seeds; chlorophyll is a magnesium-centered porphyrin compound. Magnesium salts are used for magnesium deficiency supplementation. (NCI04)","code":"P97","type":"DEFINITION","source":"NCI"},{"definition":"In medicine, a mineral used by the body to help maintain muscles, nerves, and bones. It is also used in energy metabolism and protein synthesis.","code":"P325","type":"ALT_DEFINITION","source":"NCI-GLOSS"}],"properties":[{"code":"P210","type":"CAS_Registry","value":"7439-95-4"},{"code":"P368","type":"CHEBI_ID","value":"CHEBI:25107"},{"code":"P366","type":"Legacy Concept Name","value":"Magnesium"},{"code":"P106","type":"Semantic_Type","value":"Element, Ion, or Isotope"},{"code":"P207","type":"UMLS_CUI","value":"C0024467"}]}