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anticrystallization en · NOUN

Etymology

From anti- + crystallization.

Meanings

  1. (uncountable) resistance to crystal formation
    • Exaggerated oxidative stress in HS-treated hyperoxaluric kidneys possibly increases citrate transporter NaDC-1 expression and lowers OPN and THP defense, leading to a worsening of hypocitraturia and poor anticrystallization against CaOx crystal formation. 2015 August 5, “High Sodium-Induced Oxidative Stress and Poor Anticrystallization Defense Aggravate Calcium Oxalate Crystal Formation in Rat Hyperoxaluric Kidneys”, in PLOS ONE, →DOI: