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basic element found in nearly all organized tissues; a member of the alkaline earth family of metals with the atomic symbol Ca, atomic number 20, and atomic weight 40; it 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 and in many enzymatic processes.

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0530-2463