Preferred Label : phosphorus;
RADLEX synonyms : P;
Definition : An element that has the atomic symbol P, atomic number 15, and atomic weight 31. It
is an essential element in the diet, a major component of the mineral phase of bone,
and is abundant in all tissues, being involved in some form in almost all metabolic
processes. (From Dorland, 27th ed) [MeSH];
UMLS CUI (RADLEX) : C0031705;
Origin ID : RID11790;
UMLS CUI : C0031705;
Currated CISMeF NLP mapping
- phosphorus [Artificial nutrition thesaurus concept]
- See also inter- (CISMeF)
- Semantic type(s)
- UMLS correspondences (same concept)
An element that has the atomic symbol P, atomic number 15, and atomic weight 31. It
is an essential element in the diet, a major component of the mineral phase of bone,
and is abundant in all tissues, being involved in some form in almost all metabolic
processes. (From Dorland, 27th ed) [MeSH]
