1. plural of calcification; the process of hardening or becoming rigid due to the deposition of calcium salts in body tissues or other materials
Usage: medical/scientific term; typically used in medical contexts to describe abnormal calcium buildup in tissues
2. plural of calcification; the hardened deposits or structures that result from the accumulation of calcium salts
Usage: refers to the actual deposits or lesions formed

Examples

• The X-rays revealed calcifications in the patient's arteries.
• Calcifications in the breast tissue were detected during the mammogram.
• These calcifications can develop over many years without causing symptoms.
• The doctor explained that calcifications sometimes indicate previous inflammation.
• Multiple calcifications were found in the kidney stones.
• Dental calcifications can occur as a natural part of aging.