decalcification
Losing mineral content
Decalcification is the loss or removal of calcium from bones, teeth, or other calcified tissue.
The process can occur naturally through disease or aging, or deliberately in laboratory preparation of specimens.
Calcium-rich structures that undergo decalcification become softer and more fragile: The dentist warned that acid erosion was causing decalcification of her tooth enamel.
Hard glossy coating
- demineralizationRemoval of minerals
- cavityEmpty space within
- cariesTooth tissue decay
- plaqueInscribed memorial tablet
tartar · fluoride · remineralization · tooth decay · dentist · dental hygiene · brushing · flossing
Breaking up completely
- chelationChemical metal-ion capture
- leachingDissolving out by liquid
- demineralizationRemoval of minerals
- citricOf sour fruit acid
hydrochloric · neutralization · pH · reactivity · solubility · softening · sequestration · precipitate
Disease weakening skeletal structure
- bone densityMineral content per volume
- bone lossSkeletal density reduction
- fractureSplit in hard material
- vitamin DCalcium absorption enabler
osteoclasts · osteoblasts · mineralization · brittle · hip fracture · vertebral · spine · postmenopausal
Mineral buildup from water
- descalingRemoving mineral accumulation
- hard waterMineral-heavy tap supply
- pipesCylindrical fluid carriers
- boilerWater-heating vessel
kettle · water heater · mineral deposits · buildup · maintenance · appliances · vinegar · citric acid
enamel
Hard glossy coating
- demineralizationRemoval of minerals
- cavityEmpty space within
- cariesTooth tissue decay
plaque · tartar · fluoride · remineralization · tooth decay · dentist · dental hygiene · brushing · flossing · mouthwash
dissolution
Breaking up completely
- chelationChemical metal-ion capture
- leachingDissolving out by liquid
- demineralizationRemoval of minerals
citric · hydrochloric · neutralization · pH · reactivity · solubility · softening · sequestration · precipitate · binding agents
osteoporosis
Disease weakening skeletal structure
- bone densityMineral content per volume
- bone lossSkeletal density reduction
- fractureSplit in hard material
vitamin D · osteoclasts · osteoblasts · mineralization · brittle · hip fracture · vertebral · spine · postmenopausal · estrogen
limescale
Mineral buildup from water
- descalingRemoving mineral accumulation
- hard waterMineral-heavy tap supply
- pipesCylindrical fluid carriers
boiler · kettle · water heater · mineral deposits · buildup · maintenance · appliances · vinegar · citric acid · water softener
- mineral removaldemineralization, descaling, desalination, salt removal, water softening
- histologyhistology, tissue, cells, microscope slides, tissue sections
- soil sciencesoil, topsoil, subsoil, clay, sand
- Bone Analysisbone biopsy, bone scan, bone density test, sex determination, species identification
- valve repairs
decalcificationcalcification
Mineral hardening of tissue
mineralization · remineralization · ossification · petrification
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