What is the definition or description of: copper?

A metal element: This is a reactive metal, one of the basic elements, which is incorporated in a variety of biochemical pathways in the body to catalyze many important functions. It is rarely deficient but too much can lead to liver disease and brain problems in some uncommon diseases.

Copper: Copper (cu) is a mineral which is needed for optimal health. Cu is incorporated into superoxide dismutase & cytochrome c both vital enzymes in redox reactions. Cu is needed for normal collagen production.Lack of cu can lead to aortic and other aneurysms because of abnormal collagen many people unknowlingly deplet their cu by ingesting excess vit c and zinc. Each of which inhibits absorption of cu.