| calculus |
Plural: Calculi Stone-like structures formed within the body, particularly in the gall bladder (called gallstones), bladder (called bladder stones) and kidneys (called kidney stones).
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| calcium carbonate |
A mineral taken primarily as a supplement to prevent osteoporosis. It is also being studied for cancer prevention.
Ãâó: www.seniormag.com/conditions/cancer/cancerglossary...
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| calcitonin |
A hormone formed by the C cells of the thyroid gland. It helps maintain a healthy level of calcium in the blood. When the calcium level is too high, calcitonin lowers it.
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| calcaneum |
Calcaneus. The heel bone, the largest and posteriormost tarsal bone.
Ãâó: www.uvm.edu/~jdecher/GoT.html
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| calcification |
A process in which tissue becomes hardened due to deposits of calcium salts. Calcification of blood vessels plays a role in the development of atherosclerosis.
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