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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
- phosphor bronze a corrosion-resistant bronze containing phosphorus; used in bearings and gears
- osteodystrophy defective bone development; usually attributable to renal disease or to disturbances in calcium and phosphorus metabolism
- nitride a compound containing nitrogen and a more electropositive element (such as phosphorus or a metal)
- polyphosphoric acid a series of oxyacids of phosphorus
- rachitis childhood disease caused by deficiency of vitamin D and sunlight associated with impaired metabolism of calcium and 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