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calcinosis

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cal·ci·no·sis  (kls-nss)
n.
An abnormal condition in which calcium salts are deposited in a part or tissue of the body.

[calc(i)- (influenced by calcine) + -osis.]

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17,18) He found that iron, inorganic salt, or glucocorticoid challenge in vitamin D- or PTH-sensitized rats led to the development of varying degrees of inflammation, calcinosis, and sclerosis in the skin and in virtually all organs examined.
Others may develop calcinosis, white lumps beneath the skin that can erupt, leaving painful ulcers.
 
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