| umls-concept:C0006675 | skos:definition | MSH: A basic element found in nearly all organized 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.,CSP: 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.,NCI: A mineral needed for healthy teeth, bones, and other body tissues. It is the most common mineral in the body. A deposit of calc | lld:umls |
