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