calcinosis

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/ˌkælsɪˈnəʊsɪs/

noun

The abnormal deposition of calcium salts in the soft tissue of the body

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Meanings

nouncalcinosis (plural calcinoses)

plural calcinoses

  1. medicineThe abnormal deposition of calcium salts in the soft tissue of the body
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