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Phosphorus

Medical Definition:	An element that has the atomic symbol P, atomic number 15, and atomic weight 31. It is an essential element in the diet, a major component of the mineral phase of bone, and is abundant in all tissues, being involved in some form in almost all metabolic processes. (From Dorland, 27th ed)
Guide Notes:	P-31; /physiol permitted; /metab: disord = PHOSPHORUS METABOLISM DISORDERS
Also Called:	Red Phosphorus,Serum Phosphorus Level
CAS Type 1 Name:	CAS Number:	7723-14-0

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