
Calcification
Health Concern
Calcification in a medical context often indicates potential health issues.
Regular check-ups can detect early calcification in joints.
Technical Term
Used mainly in scientific or medical discussions among professionals.
The patient showed extensive calcification in the hip area.
Negative Implication
The word often implies a negative change in tissue or vessels.
His X-ray revealed calcification where flexibility is essential.
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FossilizationHardeningOssificationSolidification
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