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fibrocalcific

fibrocalcific

9.9
A soft tissue that becomes hard when calcium builds up in it
  • adjective
  • /ˌfaɪbroʊkælˈsɪfɪk/
  • Specialized
: fibrocalcifico
  • The patient's echocardiogram revealed a fibrocalcific aortic valve with restricted motion.

Examples

  • A fibrocalcific plaque was identified during the coronary angiogram.

  • Fibrocalcific changes were noted in the patient's tissue samples.

  • Chronic inflammation can sometimes lead to fibrocalcific changes in the soft tissues.

  • The doctor diagnosed her with a fibrocalcific condition.

  • The patient's echocardiogram revealed a fibrocalcific aortic valve with restricted motion.

  • Chronic inflammation can sometimes lead to fibrocalcific changes in the soft tissues.

  • A fibrocalcific plaque was identified during the coronary angiogram.

Synonyms

calciferous
vsfibrocalcific
  • Specialized
1 9.9

Containing calcium, for example in chalk or shells

is about calcium buildup specifically in fibrous tissue not general materials
calcific
vsfibrocalcific
  • Specialized
1 9.6

Having small hard pieces of calcium in body tissue

is specific to calcium buildup in fibrous tissue rather than any tissue

Surface Forms

fibrocalcific positive

Morphology

fibrocalcific = calcific (semi-transparent) = fibro + calcific

The combining form 'fibro-' (fibrous) plus 'calcific' (relating to calcification) yields a predictable medical meaning, but 'fibro-' is a technical combining form unfamiliar to many B1 learners.

Etymology

Fibrocalcific comes from the parts fibro- meaning 'fiber' (like the common word 'fiber') and calcific meaning 'turned hard by calcium' (like in 'calcium'). So fibrocalcific describes fibrous tissue that has become hard because calcium has built up.