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1. A prefix used in biochemical nomenclature in place of phosphono to denote the -P(=O)(OH)2 group linked to a heteroatom. BNRD Nomenclature of Phosphorus-Containing Compounds of Biochemical Importance, Rule 1 (p. 256). E.g. Me3N+-CH2CH2OP(=O)(OH)O- phosphocholine.

2. An infix used in biochemical nomenclature to name phosphoric diesters. BNRD Nomenclature of Phosphorus-Containing Compounds of Biochemical Importance, Rule 4 (p. 256). Cf. phosphoglycerides. E.g. glycerophosphocholine.

See also:
phosphatidic acids definition
phosphonium compounds definition
peripheral indent definition
PCR definition
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