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Vocabulary Entry
calcification
|noun • verb
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N
noun
The process or condition of becoming hardened or calcified, typically associated with the buildup of calcium salts in tissues.
Example Sentences
"The calcification in her arteries raised concerns about her heart health."
"Calcification can occur in various parts of the body, including bones and cartilages."
"The doctor explained that the calcification of the tissue was a common aging sign."
V
verb
To become hardened or to cause (something) to become hardened by the accumulation of calcium salts.
Example Sentences
"The surrounding tissues were found to calcify after prolonged exposure to certain chemicals."
"Doctors advised him to avoid activities that could cause his bones to calcify too quickly."
"As the experiment progressed, the researchers aimed to calcify the samples to study their properties."