calcification
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A scan with significant calcification helps doctors and patients make a decision about whether they need to take a statin or other cholesterol-lowering medication.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026
She stated the actual cause of death was narrowing and "calcification of his coronary arteries due to old age".
From BBC • Aug. 13, 2025
In addition to breast density, their machine-learning tool considers changes in other patterns in the images, including in texture, calcification and asymmetry within the breasts.
From Science Daily • Dec. 5, 2024
Nevertheless, individuals who had large amounts of damaged teeth possessed higher rates of inflammation, brain tissue loss and aortic valve calcification.
From Salon • Mar. 26, 2024
Whatever may be the origin of the cheesy condition, the material presenting this appearance is liable to further changes, known as softening and calcification.
From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various
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