Calcification

usgb/ˌkælsɪfɪˈkeɪʃn/
noun

The process of hardening by forming calcium deposits.

The calcification of the artery may lead to heart disease.
Visual representation of "calcification" - The process of hardening by forming calcium deposits.

Often appears as...

  • arterial calcification
  • bone calcification

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Health Concern

Calcification in a medical context often indicates potential health issues.

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Regular check-ups can detect early calcification in joints.
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Technical Term

Used mainly in scientific or medical discussions among professionals.

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The patient showed extensive calcification in the hip area.
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Negative Implication

The word often implies a negative change in tissue or vessels.

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His X-ray revealed calcification where flexibility is essential.
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