- Concept UI
- M0003153
- Related Numbers
- 7440-70-2
- Scope Note
- A basic element found in nearly all tissues. It is a member of the alkaline earth family of metals with the atomic symbol Ca, atomic number 20, and atomic weight 40. Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the body and combines with phosphorus to form calcium phosphate in the bones and teeth. It is essential for the normal functioning of nerves and muscles and plays a role in blood coagulation (as factor IV) and in many enzymatic processes.
- Terms
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Calcium
Preferred Term
Term UI
T006026
Date01/01/1999
LexicalTag
NON
ThesaurusID
-
Calcium-40
Term UI
T000921365
Date04/11/2017
LexicalTag
NON
ThesaurusID
NLM (2018)
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Factor IV
Term UI
T006023
Date01/01/1975
LexicalTag
NON
ThesaurusID
UNK (19XX)
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Coagulation Factor IV
Term UI
T006024
Date07/31/1996
LexicalTag
NON
ThesaurusID
NLM (1998)
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Blood Coagulation Factor IV
Term UI
T006025
Date02/11/1997
LexicalTag
NON
ThesaurusID
NLM (1998)