| phosphorus |
An element necessary for normal body functions, especially bone formation.
Ãâó: www.kidneyoptions.com/medicalterm.html
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| phosphate |
A salt composed of the most highly oxidized acid of phosphorus, and forms an important and extensive series of compounds.
Ãâó: www.zulumoon.com/glossary/P-glossary.htm
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For-profit or not-for-profit. Their strength is in their knowledge of medicine and health, investment in medical technology and understanding of their communities. PHOs now face the challenge of realigning financial incentives and their ability to assume and manage risk.
Ãâó: www.insurance.wa.gov/consumers/glossary.asp
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| phosphatase |
a specific class of enzymes that catalyses (ie speeds up) the removal of phosphate groups from proteins. See also kinases.
Ãâó: www.biotechshares.com/glossary.htm
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| phosphate |
crystalline acid composed of the elements phosphorus and oxygen, usually a component of fertilizer and agricultural runoff into the oceans, stimulates blooms of algae and phytoplankton.
Ãâó: www.ocean-institute.org/edu_programs/materials/P/G...
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