calcify
cal·ci·fy
verb \ˈkal-sə-ˌfī\cal·ci·fiedcal·ci·fy·ing
Definition of CALCIFY
transitive verb
1
: to make calcareous by deposit of calcium salts
2
: to make inflexible or unchangeable
intransitive verb
1
: to become calcareous
First Known Use of CALCIFY
1854
cal·ci·fy
verb \ˈkal-sə-ˌfī\ (Medical Dictionary)cal·ci·fied; cal·ci·fy·ing
Medical Definition of CALCIFY
transitive verb
: to make calcareous by deposit of calcium salts
intransitive verb
: to become calcareous
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