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Princeton's WordNet

  1. decalcificationnoun

    loss of calcium from bones or teeth

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  1. decalcificationnoun

    The loss of calcium, as from the soil or from teeth or bones.

Wikipedia

  1. decalcification

    Bone decalcification is the softening of bones due to the removal of calcium ions, and can be performed as a histological technique to study bones and extract DNA. This process also occurs naturally during bone development and growth, and when uninhibited, can cause diseases such as osteomalacia.

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  1. decalcification

    Decalcification is the process of removing or loss of calcium from bones, teeth or tissues. This could be caused by various factors such as aging, hormonal imbalances, inadequate calcium intake, certain medical conditions or treatments, and more. Decalcification may lead to health issues like osteoporosis or tooth decay.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Decalcificationnoun

    the removal of calcareous matter

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of decalcification in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of decalcification in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

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