Definition of Hg

Reviewed on 3/29/2021

Hg: Symbol for the metallic element mercury.

The abbreviation "mm Hg" means millimeters of mercury, the height of a column of mercury, as in a blood pressure reading.

Mercury is poisonous to people. See Mercury poisoning.

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