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Calcification
01
the process where calcium or calcium salts accumulate in a tissue, making it hard and rigid
Examples
The calcification of bones is essential for maintaining their strength and structure.
Over time, calcification can occur in the arteries, leading to atherosclerosis.
02
tissue hardened by deposition of lime salts
03
an inflexible and unchanging state
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decalcification
calcification
