Medical term:
calciphylaxis
calciphylaxis
[kal″sĭ-fĭ-lak´sis]a condition of induced hypersensitivity characterized by formation of calcified tissue in response to administration of a challenging agent.
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cal·ci·phy·lax·is
(kal'si-fī-lak'sis),A condition of induced systemic hypersensitivity in which tissues respond to appropriate challenging agents with a sudden, but sometimes evanescent, local calcification. Clinical findings include painful, ischemic tissue necrosis with a black eschar on a red to purple reticulated background. Serum calcium-phosphorus product is elevated; secondary hyperparathyroidism is frequently seen. X-rays show calcification of blood vesels in the involved areas.
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calciphylaxis
A condition characterised by calcification of the media of muscular arteries, deep tissues and skin in patients with chronic renal failure, which is often accompanied by intimal hyperplasia, thrombosis and necrotising skin ulcers and secondary hyperparathyroidism.Segen's Medical Dictionary. © 2012 Farlex, Inc. All rights reserved.
cal·ci·phy·lax·is
(kal'si-fī-lak'sis)A condition of induced systemic hypersensitivity in which tissues respond to appropriate challenging agents with a sudden, but sometimes evanescent, local calcification.
Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012
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