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Calcium Pyrophosphate
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Definition
: An inorganic pyrophosphate which affects calcium metabolism in mammals. Abnormalities in its metabolism occur in some human diseases, notably HYPOPHOSPHATASIA and pseudogout (CHONDROCALCINOSIS).
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See Also
Chondrocalcinosis
Other names
Calcium Diphosphate; Pyrophosphate, Monohydrate Calcium; Pyrophosphate, Calcium; Pyrophosphate Dihydrate, Calcium; Monohydrate Calcium Pyrophosphate; Diphosphate, Calcium; Calcium Pyrophosphate, Monohydrate; Calcium Pyrophosphate Dihydrate; Calcium Pyrophosphate (2:1); Calcium Pyrophosphate (1:2); Calcium Pyrophosphate (1:1)
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sintered beta-
dicalcium pyrophosphate
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*Calcium Pyrophosphate.
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