decalcified
Stripped of calcium
Decalcified describes something that has had its calcium removed or reduced.
Bones and teeth can be decalcified through acid exposure or disease, becoming soft and weak.
In laboratory work, tissue samples are decalcified to make them easier to slice for microscopy: The decalcified bone specimens were ready for sectioning.
Deficient serum calcium levels
- tetanyMineral-induced muscle cramping
- crampsInvoluntary muscle tightening
- numbnessLoss of sensation
- paresthesiaAbnormal skin sensation
rickets · malabsorption · electrolyte imbalance · muscle spasms · brittle · weakened · fragile · compromised
Removal of minerals
- acidificationIncrease in hydrogen ions
- chelationChemical metal-ion capture
- leachingDissolving out by liquid
- softeningBecoming less firm
dissolution · etching · extraction · citric acid · water softening · histology · embedding · staining
Hard glossy coating
- dentinTooth's main substance
- cavityEmpty space within
- cariesTooth tissue decay
- fluorideNegatively charged halogen ion
tooth decay · tartar · plaque · erosion · dentist · molars · incisors · remineralization
PO₄ ion compound
- mineralizationConversion to mineral form
- resorptionBody reclaiming its tissue
- bone densityMineral content per volume
- demineralizationRemoval of minerals
osteoclasts · osteoblasts · collagen · matrix · remodeling · vitamin D · skeletal system · bone tissue
hypocalcemia
Deficient serum calcium levels
paresthesia · rickets · malabsorption · electrolyte imbalance · muscle spasms · brittle · weakened · fragile · compromised · deteriorated
demineralization
Removal of minerals
- acidificationIncrease in hydrogen ions
- chelationChemical metal-ion capture
- leachingDissolving out by liquid
softening · dissolution · etching · extraction · citric acid · water softening · histology · embedding · staining · microscopy
enamel
Hard glossy coating
fluoride · tooth decay · tartar · plaque · erosion · dentist · molars · incisors · remineralization · tooth sensitivity
phosphate
PO₄ ion compound
- mineralizationConversion to mineral form
- resorptionBody reclaiming its tissue
- bone densityMineral content per volume
demineralization · osteoclasts · osteoblasts · collagen · matrix · remodeling · vitamin D · skeletal system · bone tissue · orthopedics
decalcifiedcalcified
Hardened by calcium deposits
mineralized · calcium-rich · ossified · fortified · petrified