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What does calcifies mean?

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  1. Third-person singular simple present indicative form of calcify
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These conditions occur when excess cholesterol is deposited and calcifies in the vessel walls.
The plaque which remains on the teeth longer than two or three days calcifies under the gingival line and is transformed into tartar.
A papilla of the dermis makes its appearance, the outer layer of which gradually calcifies to form the dentine and osseous tissue.
Osteoclasts excavate any areas of crumbling or weakened bone and then osteoblasts fill in the crevices with material that calcifies to form new bone.
Unless the muscle of the host animal is eaten by another animal, the trichinella dies in the cyst and the cyst calcifies.
It's the stuff of life... unless it calcifies into something like spiritual arthritis.

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