Decalcification, Pathologic

**Definition:** The loss of calcium salts from bones and teeth. Bacteria may be responsible for this occurrence in teeth. Old age may be a factor contributing to calcium loss, as is the presence of diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis.

**Tree numbers:** - C05.116.198.247.400 - C18.452.104.247.400 - C18.452.174.289

**Synonyms:** - Pathologic Decalcification - Decalcification, Pathological