Calcification, Physiologic (also known as Physiologic Calcification, Calcification, Physiological): Process by which organic tissue becomes hardened by the physiologic deposit of calcium salts.

NIH MeSH · D002113Phenomena and Processes

Calcification, Physiologic

Also known asPhysiologic Calcification · Calcification, Physiological · Physiological Calcification · Bone Mineralization · Mineralization, Bone

Definition

Process by which organic tissue becomes hardened by the physiologic deposit of calcium salts.

MeSH classification

  • G07.345.155.500
  • G07.345.500.325.377.625.050.500.175
  • G11.427.578.050.500.175

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Common questions about Calcification, Physiologic

What does Calcification, Physiologic mean in medicine?
Process by which organic tissue becomes hardened by the physiologic deposit of calcium salts. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Calcification, Physiologic known by any other names?
Yes. Calcification, Physiologic is also referred to as Physiologic Calcification, Calcification, Physiological, Physiological Calcification, Bone Mineralization in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Calcification, Physiologic sit in the medical classification?
Calcification, Physiologic falls under the broader medical category "Phenomena and Processes" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: G07.345.155.500, G07.345.500.325.377.625.050.500.175, G11.427.578.050.500.175). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D002113) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗