demineralization
- noun
- /ˌdiːˌmɪnəraɪˈzeɪʃən/
- Specialized
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desmineralización ósea
- The resulting lower-limb disuse can lead to secondary muscle atrophy and bone demineralization.
- bone demineralization
Examples
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Bone demineralization is uncommon in mild hyperparathyroidism, but cystic fibrous osteitis is detected in some cases along with pathologic fractures and brown tumors.
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Other findings include bone demineralization, which is more pronounced in the floor of the left orbit, and associated enophthalmos.
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Finally, patients may exhibit bone changes, such as medullary bone demineralization of the mandible.
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Osteoporosis also leads to bone demineralization, which increases the risk of vertebral fracture.
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EDR systems now are simpler and more reliable, which means that the demineralization of difficult-to-treat water is easier for municipalities to handle.
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Bone demineralization, as in the cochlear capsule of the inner ear, can also cause hearing losses or deafness (Dunphy & Winland-Brown, 2001; Ferri, 2003).
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The abnormal loss of minerals due to demineralization can weaken bones and increase the risk of injury.
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In many cases, demineralization of the bones leads to conditions such as osteoporosis.
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Dietary deficiencies can cause demineralization, making it essential to get enough calcium and vitamin D.
Synonyms
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Loss of calcium from bones or teeth that makes them weak
A loss of minerals like calcium from bones that makes them weak
Loss of the hard parts of bones that makes them weak
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Surface Forms
Morphology
demineralization = demineralize (semi-transparent) = de + mineral + ize + ation
This is a regular noun formation from the verb 'demineralize' meaning the process or result of that action.
Etymology
Demineralization comes from the part de- meaning 'remove' and the word mineral meaning 'minerals or salts' in the body. So, demineralization is the loss of these minerals from bone or teeth, which makes them weak.