| calcium excess | Overly high intake of calcium (hypercalcaemia) may cause muscle weakness and constipation, affect the conduction of electrical impulses in the heart (heart block) lead to calcium stones in the urinary tract, impair kidney function (through nephrocalcinosis), and interfere with the absorption of iron predisposing to iron deficiency. According to the National Academy of Sciences, adequate intake of calcium is 1 gram daily for both men and women. The upper limit for calcium intake is 2.5 grams daily. (12 Dec 1998) |
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| calcium fluoride | <chemical> Calcium fluoride. Occurring in nature as the mineral fluorite or fluorspar. It is the primary source of fluorine and its compounds. Pure calcium fluoride is used as a catalyst in dehydration and dehydrogenation and is used to fluoridate drinking water. Chemical name: Calcium fluoride (CaF2) (12 Dec 1998) |
| calcium folinate | <drug> The calcium salt of leucovorin (folinic acid); used to counteract toxic effects of folic acid antagonists, for the treatment of megaloblastic anaemias, and as an adjunct to cyanocobalamin in pernicious anaemia. Synonym: calcium folinate. (05 Mar 2000) |
| calcium glubionate | Calcium d-gluconate lactobionate monohydrate;a calcium replenisher. (05 Mar 2000) |
| calcium gluceptate | Used as a nutrient. Synonym: calcium glucoheptonate. (05 Mar 2000) |
| calcium glucoheptonate | Used as a nutrient. Synonym: calcium glucoheptonate. (05 Mar 2000) |
| calcium gluconate | <chemical> D-gluconic acid calcium salt (2:1). The calcium salt of gluconic acid. The compound has a variety of uses, including its use as a calcium replenisher in hypocalcaemic states. Chemical name: D-Gluconic acid, calcium salt (2:1) (12 Dec 1998) |
| calcium glycerophosphate | A calcium and phosphorus dietary supplement. (05 Mar 2000) |
| calcium group | The metals of the alkaline earths: beryllium, magnesium, calcium, strontium, barium, and radium. (05 Mar 2000) |
| calcium hippurate | Said to be a solvent of uratic gravel and calculi. (05 Mar 2000) |
| calcium hydroxide | <chemical> Calcium hydroxide (ca(oh)2). A white powder that has many therapeutic uses. Because of its ability to stimulate mineralization, it is found in many dental formulations. Chemical name: Calcium hydroxide (Ca(OH)2) (12 Dec 1998) |
| calcium hydroxy apatite | <radiology> All calcification in soft tissues is hydroxyapatite, except cartilage (chondrocalcinosis): calcium pyrophosphate see also: Milwaukee shoulder (12 Dec 1998) |
| calcium hypophosphite | Has been used for rickets and impaired nutrition. (05 Mar 2000) |
| calcium-independent processing protease | <enzyme> Converts hiv-1 gp160 precursor to gp120 and gp41 Registry number: EC 3.4.- Synonym: viral envelope glycoprotein maturase, vem enzyme (26 Jun 1999) |
| calcium iodate | Used as a dusting powder and, in lotion and ointment, as an antiseptic and deodorant. (05 Mar 2000) |