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Decalcification, Pathologic  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • The loss of calcium salts from bones and teeth. Bacteria may be responsible for this occurrence in teeth. Old age may be a factor contributing to calcium loss, as is the presence of diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis.

Entry terms

  • Decalcification, Pathological
  • Pathologic Decalcification

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-XD420DP5-1

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