phosphate

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ONC-006625",
  "term": "phosphate",
  "field": "Oncology and biomedicine",
  "definition": "A form of phosphoric acid, which contains phosphorus. In the body, phosphates are found in the bones and teeth. Phosphates may be used to treat a high level of calcium in the blood. Adding or removing phosphate chemical groups may affect the way proteins act in the body.",
  "references": [
    "NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oncology/phosphate/"
}