Definition
钙化 is a medical term meaning 'calcification' — the abnormal buildup of calcium in body tissues, often seen in X-rays or scans. It's a technical noun used mostly in medical contexts (e.g., 动脉钙化 'arterial calcification', 钙化灶 'calcified lesion'). You don't need this word for everyday conversation, but it's useful for reading health reports or medical articles.
n.
(medical) calcification
Examples
- X钙化。Yīshēng zài X guāng piàn shàng fāxiàn le gài huā.The doctor found calcification on the X-ray.
- 钙化。Dòngmài gài huā huì zēngjiā xīnzàngbìng fēngxiǎn.Arterial calcification increases the risk of heart disease.
- 钙化，。Zhè zhǒng gài huā shì liángxìng de, bù xūyào zhìliáo.This type of calcification is benign and doesn't need treatment.
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