Phosphate
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| Phosphate | |
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| Term | Phosphate |
| Short definition | Phosphate - (pronounced) (FOS-fayt) A form of phosphoric acid that contains phosphorus. In the body, phosphates are found in the bones and teeth. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
Phosphate - (pronounced) (FOS-fayt) A form of phosphoric acid that contains phosphorus. In the body, phosphates are found in the bones and teeth. Phosphates can be used to treat high blood calcium levels. Adding or removing phosphate chemical groups can affect how proteins work in the body
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