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nouna multivalent nonmetallic element of the nitrogen family that occurs commonly in inorganic phosphate rocks and as organic phosphates in all living cells; is highly reactive and occurs in several allotropic forms
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Definition that contains phosphorus
- rickets childhood disease caused by deficiency of vitamin D and sunlight associated with impaired metabolism of calcium and phosphorus
- phosphorous containing or characteristic of phosphorus
- apatite a common complex mineral consisting of calcium fluoride phosphate or calcium chloride phosphate; a source of phosphorus
- phosphoric containing or characteristic of phosphorus
- parathormone hormone synthesized and released into the blood stream by the parathyroid glands; regulates phosphorus and calcium in the body and functions in neuromuscular excitation and blood clotting
- osteomalacia abnormal softening of bones caused by deficiencies of phosphorus or calcium or vitamin D
- parathyroid hormone hormone synthesized and released into the blood stream by the parathyroid glands; regulates phosphorus and calcium in the body and functions in neuromuscular excitation and blood clotting
- triphosphopyridine a pyridine ring with three phosphorus groups
- basic iron pig iron containing a high percentage of phosphorus; used in making steel by a process that removes the phosphorus
- phosphor bronze a corrosion-resistant bronze containing phosphorus; used in bearings and gears