What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
calcification
Example
The X-ray showed calcification in the patient's shoulder joint. [calcification: noun]
Example
Long-term exposure to sunlight can lead to calcification of the skin. [calcification: noun]
ossification
Example
Ossification occurs as part of the natural healing process for a broken bone. [ossification: noun]
Example
During fetal development, ossification begins to replace cartilage with bone. [ossification: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Calcification is more commonly used in medical and scientific contexts, particularly when referring to the deposition of calcium in tissues. Ossification is also used in medical contexts but is more specific to bone formation and development.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between calcification and ossification?
Both calcification and ossification are formal terms used in medical and scientific contexts. They may not be commonly used in everyday language.
