calcification

n. 钙化 [化] 钙化作用; 骨化作用

发音

其它 /ˌkælsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

词形变化

calcifications 复数 calcifications

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    The process of change into a stony or calcareous substance by the deposition of lime salt; normally, as in the formation of bone and of teeth; abnormally, as in the calcareous degeneration of tissue.

    钙化

    可数 不可数

词汇关系

名词

上位词 5

hardening inaction inactivity chemical change inactiveness

下位词 1

ossification

相关短语

dystrophic calcification

词源

From calcify + -ation.

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