Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
calcified
adjective
/ˈkæl. səˌfaɪd/
Definition
to become hardened or to be transformed into calcium carbonate or calcium phosphate.
Examples
- The calcified tissue made it difficult for the doctor to assess the injury.
- In some plants, calcified structures can help provide support to the plant’s body.
Meaning
The process of calcification involves the accumulation of calcium salts in body tissue, leading to its hardening.
Synonyms
- hardened
- ossified
- mineralized
