calcinosis

cal·ci·no·sis

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [kal-suh-noh-sis]
- /ˌkæl səˈnoʊ sɪs/
- /kˌalsɪnˈəʊsɪs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kal-suh-noh-sis]
- /ˌkæl səˈnoʊ sɪs/

Definitions of calcinosis word

noun calcinosis the abnormal deposition of calcium salts in the tissues of the body 3
noun calcinosis an abnormal condition characterized by the deposit of calcium salts in various tissues of the body. 1
noun calcinosis The abnormal deposition of calcium salts in the soft tissue of the body. 0

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Origin of calcinosis

First appearance:

before 1925

One of the 11% newest English words

1925-30; perhaps calcine or calcin(ate) (erroneously taken as synonymous with calcify) + -osis

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Parts of speech for Calcinosis

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calcinosis popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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