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Decalcification, Pathologic MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Decalcification, Pathologic
Tree Number(s)
C05.116.198.247.400
C18.452.104.247.400
C18.452.174.289
Unique ID
D003649
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D003649
Annotation
loss of calcium from bone & tooth but consider also TOOTH DEMINERALIZATION
Scope Note
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 Version
DECALCIFICATION PATHOL
Entry Term(s)
Decalcification, Pathological
Pathologic Decalcification
See Also
Tooth Demineralization
Public MeSH Note
91; was see under CALCIUM METABOLISM DISORDERS 1965-90
Online Note
use CALCIUM METABOLISM DISORDERS to search DECALCIFICATION, PATHOLOGIC 1966-74
History Note
91(65); was see under CALCIUM METABOLISM DISORDERS 1965-90
Date Established
1991/01/01
Date of Entry
1999/01/01
Revision Date
2015/11/23
Decalcification, Pathologic Preferred
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