adjective
- relating to or characterized by the formation of calcium deposits
Usage: medical
Examples
- The X-ray showed calcific deposits in the patient’s shoulder joint.
- Calcific tendinitis can cause severe pain and limited mobility.
- The doctor explained that calcific plaques had formed in the artery.
- Age-related calcific changes are common in heart valves.
- The MRI revealed calcific lesions in the brain tissue.
- Calcific bursitis often requires specialized treatment.