Potassium (po-TASS-ee-um) at Medical Drugs Glossary

What is Potassium (po-TASS-ee-um)? A metallic element that is important in body functions such as regulation of blood pressure and of water content in cells, transmission of nerve impulses, digestion, muscle contraction, and heartbeat.

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