bioapatite

noun

bioapatite

noun

Etymology From bio- + apatite.

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Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Geology, Microbiology, Mineralogy, Natural sciences, Physical sciences A form of calcium phosphate that is the major component in the mineralised part of vertebrate bone teeth, and in case of fish, scales.

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