Calcification of the aorta

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Calcification, that is, pathological deposition of calcium salts in the aorta. [ HPO:probinson ]

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Note that the phrase "aortic calcification" is mainly used to describe calcification of the aortic valve rather than of the aorta itself.

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Calcification, that is, pathological deposition of calcium salts in the aorta.

HP:0004963

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