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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

calcified

/kælˈsaɪfaɪd/ adjective · British & US
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What does calcified mean?

adjective

Made or become hard and rigid, especially through the deposit of calcium salts. Having a hard, rigid, or unyielding quality.

Example

"The calcified arteries made it difficult for the patient to breathe."

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