demineralization /de·min·er·al·iza·tion/ (de-min″er-al-ĭ-za´shun) excessive elimination of mineral or organic salts from tissues of the body.
Demineralization
demineralization
demineralization,
de·min·er·al·i·za·tion (d -m n  r--l-z  shn)n. The loss, deprivation, or removal of minerals or mineral salts from the body, especially through disease, as the loss of calcium from bones or teeth. |
Demineralization
A loss or decrease of minerals in the bones.
Mentioned in: Hyperparathyroidism
demineralization
[dēmin′əral′īzā′shən]
Etymology: L, de + minera, mine
a decrease in the amount of minerals or inorganic salts in tissues, as occurs in certain diseases.
demineralization,
n a measurable decrease in the level of inorganic salts or minerals such as bone or enamel. Older term is decalcification.
demineralization
excessive elimination of mineral or organic salts from the tissues of the body.
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