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hy·drox·y·ap·a·tite H0351050 (hī-drŏk′sē-ăp′ĭ-tīt′)n. A whitish apatite mineral, calcium hydroxide phosphate, Ca5(OH)(PO4)3, that is the chief mineral component of bones and teeth and provides strength and rigidity to their structures.hydroxyapatite (haɪˌdrɒksɪˈæpəˌtaɪt) or hydroxylapatiten (Minerals) a natural calcium mineral found in human teeth and bonesTranslationshydroxyapatiteenUK
hydroxyapatite [hi-drok″se-ap´ah-tīt] an inorganic constituent of bone matrix and teeth, imparting rigidity to these structures.hy·drox·y·ap·a·tite (hī-drok'sē-ap'ă-tīt), A natural mineral structure that the crystal lattice of bones and teeth (that is, amorphous hydroxyapatite) closely resembles; used in chromatography of nucleic acids; also found in pathologic calcifications (for example, atherosclerotic aortas). Synonym(s): hydroxylapatitehydroxyapatite (hī-drŏk′sē-ăp′ĭ-tīt′)n. A whitish apatite mineral, calcium hydroxide phosphate, Ca5(OH)(PO4)3, that is the chief mineral component of bones and teeth and provides strength and rigidity to their structures.hy·drox·y·ap·a·tite (hī-drok'sē-ap'ă-tīt) A natural mineral structure resembling the crystal lattice of bones and teeth; used in chromatography of nucleic acids; also found in pathologic calcifications. See also: apatitehydroxyapatite 1. A principal ingredient in tooth enamel. A paste containing the compound has been used experimentally to seal small enamel cavities without drilling. 2. A calcium and phosphorus supplement used to treat OSTEOPOROSIS, RICKETS, OSTEOMALACIA and to maintain body minerals during breast feeding. A brand name is Ossopan. HydroxyapatiteA calcium phosphate complex that is the primary mineral component of bone.Mentioned in: Bone Graftinghy·drox·y·ap·a·tite (hī-drok'sē-ap'ă-tīt) A natural mineral structure that the crystal lattice of bones and teeth closely resembles; used in chromatography of nucleic acids; also found in pathologic calcifications. See HA See HAP |