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anticrystallization

anticrystallization noun: resistance to crystal formation.

Noun

anticrystallization (uncountable)

  1. resistance to crystal formation
    • Exaggerated oxidative stress in HS-treated hyperoxaluric kidneys possibly increases citrate transporter NaDC-1 expression and lowers OPN and THP defense, leading to a worsening of hypocitraturia and poor anticrystallization against CaOx crystal formation.2015 August 5, “High Sodium-Induced Oxidative Stress and Poor Anticrystallization Defense Aggravate Calcium Oxalate Crystal Formation in Rat Hyperoxaluric Kidneys”, in PLOS ONE, →DOI

Origin of anticrystallization

From anti- + crystallization.

Questions about anticrystallization

What does anticrystallization mean?
Anticrystallization means resistance to crystal formation.
What part of speech is anticrystallization?
Anticrystallization is a noun.

Words near anticrystallization in the dictionary

  1. anticryptococcal
  2. anticryptogamic
  3. anticryptography
  4. anticryptosporidial
  5. anticrystal
  6. anticrystallization
  7. anticrystals
  8. antics
  9. anticubital
  10. anticucho
  11. anticuchos

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