Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun The removal of calcareous matter, as from bones; specifically, in dentistry, the removal of the hardening element of the teeth by chemical agency.
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- noun The removal of calcareous matter.
from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.
- noun The loss of
calcium , as from thesoil or fromteeth orbones .
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun loss of calcium from bones or teeth
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Examples
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Recognition of an HF burn is perhaps the most important factor in preventing deep local or systemic injury. 4 Rapid decontamination and treatment are necessary to avoid deep tissue damage, liquefaction necrosis, bone destruction due to decalcification, and systemic fluorosis. 2,3,4
Hydrofluoric Acid 2010
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Unneutralized ions may penetrate to the bone, causing decalcification and bone erosion.
Hydrofluoric Acid 2010
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Vitamin K2 appears to assist in the decalcification of hard plaque formations.
Forever Young M.D. Nicholas Perricone 2010
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White spots on teeth are usually a sign of enamel breakdown, decalcification, and too much fluoride.
You Being Beautiful Michael F. Roizen 2008
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It is important to note that although survival as soft bodies allows corals to persist, substantial decalcification of reefs will cause major changes to the structure and function of coral reef ecosystems and the services they provide to human society.
Archive 2008-03-01 EliRabett 2008
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White spots on teeth are usually a sign of enamel breakdown, decalcification, and too much fluoride.
You Being Beautiful Michael F. Roizen 2008
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I'll cry if there's very very bad decalcification.
yanxious Diary Entry yanxious 2006
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Now, it is certainly true that spending long periods in zero gravity will cause cardiovascular deterioration, decalcification and demineralization of the bones, and a general deterioration of muscular fitness due to lack of exercise.
The Case for Mars Robert Zubrin 1996
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Now, it is certainly true that spending long periods in zero gravity will cause cardiovascular deterioration, decalcification and demineralization of the bones, and a general deterioration of muscular fitness due to lack of exercise.
The Case for Mars Robert Zubrin 1996
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High blood phosphate levels increase the output of parahormone, which stimulates the decalcification of bones.
The New Super-Nutrition Ph.D. Richard A. Passwater 1991
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