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10 Language-to-English DictionariesCalcification
/ˌkæl.sɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The process by which calcium builds up in body tissue, causing the tissue to harden.
"Calcification can occur in arteries, leading to cardiovascular diseases." - 2
The deposition of calcium salts in a tissue, often as a result of disease or injury.
"The calcification of the bone was visible on the X-ray."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'calcification' originates from the Latin word 'calx', meaning 'lime' or 'calcium'. It evolved in the early 19th century as a scientific term to describe the process of calcium salts accumulating in tissues, which can occur in various biological contexts.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Calcification" is said worldwide
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Calcification
Transliteration: kal-si-fi-ka-syon
"La calcification peut affecter la santé des os."
Verkalkung
Transliteration: fer-kal-kung
"Die Verkalkung der Arterien ist ein ernstes Gesundheitsproblem."
Calcificazione
Transliteration: kal-tʃifi-ka-tsjo-ne
"La calcificazione può portare a malattie ossee."
Calcificación
Transliteration: kal-si-fi-ka-sjon
"La calcificación puede ser un signo de envejecimiento."
Calcificação
Transliteration: kal-si-fi-ka-sao
"A calcificação pode afetar a flexibilidade dos vasos sanguíneos."
कैल्सीफिकेशन
Transliteration: kail-sif-i-keshan
"कैल्सीफिकेशन हड्डियों की मजबूती को प्रभावित कर सकता है।"
钙化
Transliteration: gài huà
"钙化可能导致组织硬化。"
석회화
Transliteration: seokhoe-hwa
"석회화는 조직의 경화를 초래할 수 있습니다."
石灰化
Transliteration: sekkaika
"石灰化は組織の硬化を引き起こす可能性があります。"
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