calcification

English

Etymology

From calcify +‎ -ation.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˌkælsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
Rhymes: -eɪʃən

Noun

calcification (countable and uncountable, plural calcifications)

The process of change into a stony or calcareous substance by the deposition of lime salt; -- normally, as in the formation of bone and of teeth; abnormally, as in calcareous degeneration of tissue.

Derived terms

Terms derived from calcification

Translations

the process of change into a stony or calcareous substance

Bulgarian: калциране (kalcirane), втвърдяване (bg) (vtvǎrdjavane)
Czech: zvápenatění n, kalcifikace f

Galician: calcificación (gl) f
Italian: calcificazione f

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