Bioapatite

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    A form of calcium phosphate that is the major component in the mineralised part of vertebrate bone teeth, and in case of fish, scales. countable, uncountable

Etymology

From bio- + apatite.

Related phrases

calcium phosphate

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