calcific

[kal-sif-ik]

adjective

Zoology, Anatomy.

1. making or converting into salt of lime or chalk.

calcific

/ kælˈsɪfɪk /

adjective

1. forming or causing to form lime or chalk

Word History and Origins

Origin of calcific¹

First recorded in 1860–65; calci- + -fic

Example Sentences

Parker performed a procedure in May 2016 to remove calcific deposits in Wall’s left patella tendon.

From Washington Times

In his left knee, Wall had a procedure done to excise calcific deposits in his patella tendon in order to eliminate pain and assist healing.

From Washington Times

The team says Wall had a procedure done to excise calcific deposits in his left patella tendon to eliminate pain and help him heal.

From Washington Times

Not only am I getting calcific tendonitis, but they’ve also found what are apparently several ruptures in the muscles.

From Forbes