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Name Phosphorus
Description 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) [MeSH]
Related Names/Sources Tricalcium phosphate;  Bone Meal;  Calcium Phosphate;  Calcium Phosphate, dibasic;  Calcium Phosphate, tribasic;  Dicalcium Phosphate
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Reference Links General Information
   Phosphorus  [MedlinePlus]
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Last updated: 24 October 2007