calcinosis

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The abnormal deposition of calcium salts in the soft tissue of the body

Pronunciation

/ˌkælsɪˈnəʊsɪs/

Word forms

calcinosis calcinoses

Related words

calcinogenic dystrophic calcification metastatic calcification

Derived words

calcinosis cutis elastocalcinosis ferrocalcinosis nephrocalcinosis tumoral calcinosis
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