decalcification en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- [diːˌkæɫsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən] (UK)
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *de Proto-Indo-European *-h₁ Proto-Indo-European *déh₁ Proto-Italic *dē Latin dē Latin dē-der. English de- English calcification English decalcification From de- + calcification.
Meanings
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(countable, uncountable) The loss of calcium, as from the soil or from teeth or bones.
Presectioning of the mineralized tissue to 3–4 mm thick will minimize the (often extensive) time required for decalcification.
2019, Brian G. Murphy, Cynthia M. Bell, Jason W. Soukup, Veterinary Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| decalcifications | Number=Plur | lexicographic |