Calcification
Medical term · C
The buildup of calcium deposits in soft tissue, causing it to harden. Often seen in breast tissue by mammography or in coronary arteries by x-ray or cardiac CT scans.
Related terms
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CoronaryPertaining to the arteries that supply blood to the heart.
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CalciumA mineral that the body needs for many vital functions, including bone formation, regulation of heart rate and blood pressure, and muscle contraction.
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CardiacPertaining to the heart.
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TissueA group of cells that are specialized to do a certain job and are joined together to form a body structure, such as muscle or kidney.