cal·ci·phy·lax·is
n, pl -lax*es : an adaptive response that follows systemic sensitization by a calcifying factor (as a vitamin D) and a challenge (as with a metallic salt) and that involves local inflammation and sclerosis with calcium deposition cal*ci*phy*lac*tic adj cal*ci*phy*lac*ti*cal*ly adv
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