DECALCIFICATION
\dɪkˌalsɪfɪkˈe͡ɪʃən], \dɪkˌalsɪfɪkˈeɪʃən], \d_ɪ_k_ˌa_l_s_ɪ_f_ɪ_k_ˈeɪ_ʃ_ə_n]\
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By William R. Warner
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Removal or diminution of calcareous matter from tissues.
By Willam Alexander Newman Dorland
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Platidiam
- An inorganic water-soluble platinum complex. After undergoing hydrolysis, it reacts DNA produce both intra interstrand crosslinks. These crosslinks appear to impair replication and transcription of DNA. The cytotoxicity cisplatin correlates with cellular arrest in G2 phase cell cycle.