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Calcification
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the process where calcium or calcium salts accumulate in a tissue, making it hard and rigid
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tissue hardened by deposition of lime salts
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an inflexible and unchanging state
Example
Doctors observed calcification in the patient's lungs due to long-term exposure to harmful substances.
Calcification in the pineal gland has been linked to aging and certain medical conditions.
Marine biologists study calcification in corals to understand the effects of ocean acidification.
The calcification of bones is essential for maintaining their strength and structure.
Over time, calcification can occur in the arteries, leading to atherosclerosis.
