Pathologic Function
calcification Audio
cal·ci·fi·ca·tion [ kal-suh-fi-key-shuhn ]
Definitions related to calcification:
  • The buildup of calcium deposits in soft tissue, causing it to harden. Often seen in breast tissue by mammography or in coronary arteries by x-ray or cardiac CT scans.
    Harvard Dictionary of Health Terms
    Harvard Medical Publishing, 2011
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