hypocalcification

hypocalcification
Deficient calcification of bone or teeth.
- enamel h. [MIM*104500] a defect of enamel maturation, characterized by soft opaque or yellowish white lusterless enamel. A variety of amelogenesis imperfecta. Autosomal dominant, autosomal recessive, and X-linked recessive forms exist.

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hy·po·cal·ci·fi·ca·tion -.kal-sə-fə-'kā-shən n decreased or deficient calcification (as of tooth enamel)

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hy·po·cal·ci·fi·ca·tion (hi″po-kal″sĭ-fĭ-kaґshən) diminished calcification.

Medical dictionary. 2011.

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