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decalcification

/ˌdiː.kæl.sɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

Traduction: Nom désignant la perte de calcium des os ou des dents, souvent associée à des affections médicales telles que l'ostéoporose ou les caries.

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C1formalcommonmedical/ˌdiː.kæl.sɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

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A noun referring to the loss of calcium from bones or teeth, often associated with medical conditions such as osteoporosis or dental decay.

  • 🇫🇷Nom désignant la perte de calcium des os ou des dents, souvent associée à des affections médicales telles que l'ostéoporose ou les caries.
  1. Loss of calcium C1 formal medical

    The process of losing calcium from bones or teeth, often leading to weakening or damage.

    • Osteoporosis is often caused by the decalcification of bones.
    • The dentist warned that decalcification of the enamel could lead to cavities.
    • A diet low in vitamin D can accelerate the decalcification process.

    🇫🇷décalcification

    Synonymes: demineralization

    Antonymes: calcification

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  • decalcification's possessive singular form