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10 Language-to-English DictionariesDecalcification
/diːˌkæl.sɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The process of removing calcium from a substance, particularly in biological contexts.
"The dentist explained that decalcification of the enamel can lead to cavities." - 2
A condition in which calcium is removed from bones or teeth, often leading to weakness or decay.
"Decalcification can occur due to prolonged lack of calcium intake."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'decalcification' is derived from the prefix 'de-' meaning removal or reversal, and 'calcification', which comes from the Latin 'calx' meaning lime or calcium. The word evolved in the late 19th century as scientific understanding of mineral deposits in biological systems advanced.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Decalcification" is said worldwide
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Décalcification
Transliteration: deh-kal-see-fee-kah-syon
"La décalcification des os peut entraîner des fractures."
Entkalkung
Transliteration: ent-kal-kung
"Die Entkalkung der Zähne kann zu Karies führen."
Decalcificazione
Transliteration: deh-kal-chee-fi-kah-tsyo-neh
"La decalcificazione può indebolire le ossa."
Descalcificación
Transliteration: des-kal-si-fi-ka-syon
"La descalcificación dental es un problema común."
Descalcificação
Transliteration: des-kal-si-fi-ka-sao
"A descalcificação pode afetar a saúde óssea."
कैल्शियम की कमी
Transliteration: Kailshiyam ki kami
"कैल्शियम की कमी से हड्डियों में कमजोरी आ सकती है।"
去钙化
Transliteration: qù gài huà
"去钙化可能导致骨骼脆弱。"
탈회
Transliteration: talhoe
"탈회는 뼈의 약화를 초래할 수 있습니다."
脱カルシウム
Transliteration: datsu karushiumu
"脱カルシウムは骨の健康に影響を与える可能性があります。"
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