Hydroxyapatite

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The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
  • n. The principal bone salt, Ca5(PO4)3OH, which provides the compressional strength of vertebrate bone.
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  • n. A basic calcium phosphate mineral that is the principal inorganic constituent of bone and teeth.
    • Word Usage
    "Calcium phosphate is a major component of the mineral complex (called hydroxyapatite) that gives structure and strength to bones."
     
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