calcification
noun uk/ˌkæl.sɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/ us/ˌkæl.sə.fəˈkeɪ.ʃən/
[ C or U ] medical specialized钙化
a gradual increase in the amount of calcium in body tissue, sometimes as a response to injury, causing the tissue to harden, or an area of such tissue
We frequently found the calcification of ligaments and muscle attachments.
Arterial walls may develop calcifications, which reduce the ability of the vessels to transport blood adequately. 动脉血管壁可能出现钙化，降低血管正常输送血液的能力。