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Calcium Pyrophosphate
Medical Definition: | An inorganic pyrophosphate which affects calcium metabolism in mammals. Abnormalities in its metabolism occur in some human diseases, notably HYPOPHOSPHATASIA and pseudogout (CHONDROCALCINOSIS). | |
Guide Notes: | deposition = CALCIUM PYROPHOSPHATE DIHYDRATE DEPOSITION see CHONDROCALCINOSIS | |
Also Called: | Calcium Pyrophosphate (1:1),Calcium Pyrophosphate (1:2),Calcium Pyrophosphate (2:1),Calcium Pyrophosphate Dihydrate,Calcium Pyrophosphate, Monohydrate | |
CAS Type 1 Name: | CAS Number: | 10086-45-0 |
Previously Indexed: | Pyrophosphates (1966-1976) |
Calcium Pyrophosphate Medical Definitions and Terms
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