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... > Inorganic Chemicals > Calcium Compounds > Calcium Phosphates > Apatites > Hydroxyapatites > Durapatite
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Inorganic Chemicals > Minerals > Apatites > Hydroxyapatites > Durapatite

Preferred term

Durapatite  

Type

  • Topical Descriptor

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Calcium Hydroxyapatite
  • Hydroxyapatite
  • Hydroxyapatite, Calcium
  • Hydroxylapatite

Note

  • mineral component of bones & teeth; used as a biocompatible material

Scope note

  • The mineral component of bones and teeth; it has been used therapeutically as a prosthetic aid and in the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis.

History note

  • 94; was HYDROXYAPATITE (NM) 1981-93

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D017886

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