Relating to or causing the formation of calcium deposits or calcification in body tissues or rocks.
From Latin 'calcis' (lime/calcium) + '-fic' (making or producing). Used primarily in medical and geological contexts since the 19th century to describe processes that deposit calcium compounds.
Calcific heart disease happens when calcium builds up in heart valves like mineral deposits in old pipes—it's a silent process that can seriously compromise heart function if left unchecked.
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