Calcification, Physiologic
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Process by which organic tissue becomes hardened by the physiologic deposit of calcium salts. |
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TOOTH CALCIFICATION is also available; DF: CALCIFICATION PHYSIOL |
Calcification, Physiologic Categories.
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Tooth Calcification - The process whereby calcium salts are deposited in the dental enamel. The process is normal in the development of bones and teeth. (Boucher's Clinical Dental Terminology, 4th ed, p43) |
Calcification, Physiologic Definitions and Terms
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