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Decalcification, Pathologic
Medical Definition: | The loss of calcium salts from bones and teeth. Bacteria may be responsible for this occurrence in teeth. Old age may be a factor contributing to calcium loss, as is the presence of diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis. |
Guide Notes: | loss of calcium from bone & tooth but consider also TOOTH DEMINERALIZATION; DF: DECALCIFICATION PATHOL |
Decalcification, Pathologic Medical Definitions and Terms
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