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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 |
Phosphorus Medical Definitions and Terms
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