Calcinosis Definition

kălsə-nōsĭs
noun
An abnormal condition in which calcium salts are deposited in a part or tissue of the body.
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Other Word Forms of Calcinosis

Noun

Singular:
calcinosis
Plural:
calcinoses

Origin of Calcinosis

  • calc(i)– (influenced by calcine) –osis

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Calcinosis Sentence Examples

  • Systemic corticosteroids have caused deposition of calcium in the skin (calcinosis cutis ).

  • Children are more likely than adults to develop calcinosis (calcium deposits in the skin) and gastrointestinal symptoms.

  • In juvenile dermatomyositis, calcinosis usually takes the form of small lumps of calcium compounds deposited in muscles or under the skin.

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Words Starting With

CCACAL

Words Ending With

SISSIS

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calcinosis

Words Starting With C and Ending With S

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10 Letter Words10 Letter Words Starting With C10 Letter Words Ending With S