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calcification - Definition: (Source: MedicineNet)

Calcification: The process of building bone by suffusing tissues with calcium salts. Also called ossification. ...
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calcification - Images (Source: MedLinePlus)
Cranial calcification
Cranial calcification

Further Reading on calcification
  • Breast Cancer: Breast Biopsy ( WebMD )
    An overview of the biopsy procedure to determine whether or not a breast lump is cancerous...the breast it is located; how many lumps or abnormal areas -- such as suspicious calcifications -- are...
  • Mammogram ( WebMD )
    A mammogram is an X-ray of the breasts.Mammography screens for breast abrnomalities...may be seen. One or more fluid-filled pockets (cysts) may be seen. Bits of calcium ( calcifications ) may be seen.
  • Heart valve repair or replacement for mitral valve regurgitation or prolapse ( WebMD )
    Surgery is required for severe mitral valve regurgitation ( MR ). Surgery for MR is recommended when you have symptoms of heart ...than a single flap that puffs up). Severe hardening ( calcification ) of...
  • Computed Tomography (CT) Scan of the Body ( WebMD )
    A computed tomography (CT) scan uses X-rays to make detailed pictures of structures inside the body...symptoms of CAD. To find your score, a CT scan helps your doctor measure calcification , or plaque,
  • Solitary Pulmonary Nodule ( WebMD )
    A solitary pulmonary nodule ( SPN ) is a single abnormality in the lung that is smaller than 3 cm in diameter ; though most are ...regarding size, shape, cavitation, growth rate, and calcification pattern...


  • Breast Biopsy ( WebMD )
    A breast biopsy removes a sample of breast tissue that is looked at under a microscope to check for ...include growths of fat tissue (lipoma); scar tissue with calcium ( calcification ); an abscess; too...
  • Calcification, nonarteriosclerotic cerebral ( MedicineNet )
  • Cerebral calcification, nonarteriosclerotic ( MedicineNet )

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