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Calcifying: meaning, definitions and examples

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calcifying

 

[ หˆkรฆl.sษช.faษช.ษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

biological process

Calcifying refers to the process of depositing calcium salts in body tissues, making them harder. This can occur in bones, teeth, or in pathological conditions where tissues become hardened and rigid due to excess calcium. The process is crucial in the development and maintenance of strong skeletal structures.

Synonyms

hardening, mineralization, ossifying

Examples of usage

  • The bones are calcifying as they grow.
  • Certain conditions lead to the calcifying of soft tissues.
  • Calcium supplements can aid in calcifying the bones effectively.

Translations

Translations of the word "calcifying" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น calcificando

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅˆเคฒเฅเคถเฅ€เคซเคพเค‡เค‚เค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช verkalkend

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mengendapkan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะฐะปัŒั†ะธั„ั–ะบัƒัŽั‡ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wapniejฤ…cy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็Ÿณ็ฐๅŒ–ใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท calcifiant

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ calcificando

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kalsifiye eden

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์„ํšŒํ™”ํ•˜๋Š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชูƒู„ุณ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kalcifikujรญcรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kalcifikujรบci

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้’™ๅŒ–็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kalcifikacija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kalsรญnerandi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะฐะปัŒั†ะธั„ะธะบะฐั†ะธั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒšแƒ™แƒ˜แƒคแƒ˜แƒชแƒ˜แƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kalsifikasi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ calcificando

Etymology

The term 'calcifying' derives from the Latin word 'calx,' which means 'lime' or 'lime stone.' The process of calcification has been observed in both biological and geological contexts since ancient times, but the specific scientific study of calcifying processes began to develop in the 19th century, particularly in relation to bone growth and dental health. Over time, calcifying has been explored in areas such as pathology, where abnormal calcification can indicate disease, like calcific tendinitis. The study of how and why calcifying occurs has expanded into fields ranging from medicine to geology, reflecting its importance in understanding both living organisms and the earth's processes.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,032, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.