calcification

UK
/ˌkælsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
US
/ˌkælsəfəˈkeɪʃən/

Translations

calcificationnoun
calcifications
pl
calcificationTerme médical et scientifique.
The doctor explained that the calcification in her arteries was a result of years of poor diet.
Le médecin a expliqué que la calcification de ses artères était le résultat de nombreuses années de mauvaise alimentation.
calcificationadjective
UK
/ˌkælsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
US
/ˌkælsəfəˈkeɪʃən/
Used attributively before a noun to describe something related to or characterized by calcification.
calcifiéSurtout en contexte médical.
The scan measured calcification levels in the arterial walls.
Le scanner a mesuré les niveaux de tissu calcifié dans les parois artérielles.

Definitions

calcificationnoun
The process by which calcium builds up in body tissue, causing the tissue to harden.
The doctor explained that the calcification in her arteries was a result of years of poor diet.
A hardening or solidification of a tissue or other material due to the deposition of calcium salts.
The calcification of the coral reef was evident as the once vibrant colors turned to a dull white.
A mass or deposit of calcium salts in a tissue.
The X-ray revealed a calcification in the patient's lung, which required further investigation.
calcificationadjective
Relating to or characterized by calcification; used before a noun.
The scan measured calcification levels in the arterial walls.