Uran Health Dictionary

(Greek) From the heavens; in mythology, the muse of astronomy Uraniah, Uraniya, Urainia, Urainiah, Uraina, Uranya, Uranie... urania

A radioactive metallic element that does not occur naturally in its pure form but is widely found in ores such as pitchblende, carnotite, and uraninite. Radioactive decay of uranium yields a series of radioactive products, including radium and radon. During the various decay stages, radiation is emitted. Uranium is also poisonous.... uranium