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Lead poisoning is a medical condition, also known as saturnism, plumbism or painter's colic, caused by increased blood serum lead levels. Lead poisoning is sometimes used in slang to describe a death or injury by firearm. History Lead was first mined in Turkey about 6500 BC. A 6000- to 8000-year-old necklace was found in the ancient city site of Anatolia. Lead's easy workability, low melting point and corrosion resistance were among its attractions. Lead toxicity was first recognized as ...
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