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May 19th, 2003
CALCIUM HYDROXYLAPATITE
A calcium phosphate which most resembles the primary inorganic component of bone, often used for bone or dental implants.
Usage: Story on the testing of a new substance that can be injected during plastic surgery to combat the signs of aging.
Source: Various on-line resources.
MONOPSONY
A market situation in which the product or service of several sellers is sought by only one buyer.
Usage: Financial language research.
Source: The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition.

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