Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

procalcific

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: pro-cal-cif-ic
IPA

22

Scrabble Score

11

Letters

4

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

That leads to calcification

Example Sentences

"CaSR silencing enhanced calcification and osteochondrogenic transformation, whereas CaSR over-expression attenuated this procalcific response, demonstrating a central role for the CaSR in the response to cyclic strain and regulation of VC. In arterial explants from CKD patients (n = 11) and controls (n = 9), exposure to R568 did not significantly alter calcium deposition, osteochondrogenic markers or total artery calcium content."

Etymology

From pro- + calcific.

Word Breakdown

Prefix: pro

Questions

What does procalcific mean?: That leads to calcification
Where does procalcific come from?: From pro- + calcific.

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