calcium oxalate

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calcium
noun[U]
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/ˈkæl.si.əm/us
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a chemical element that is present in teeth, bones, ...
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(Definition ofcalciumfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Identification of structural domains in inter-trypsin inhibitor involved incalciumoxalatecrystallization.
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Both forms ofcalciumoxalateare present in similar amounts.
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The spectra of the biological strata, green and red, do not show the presence ofcalciumoxalatemonohydrate or dihydrate as a metabolic product of lichen activity.
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In one study of over 100 species, it was found thatcalciumoxalateaccounted for 6.3% of plant dry weight.
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This acridity is caused in part by microscopic needle like raphides ofcalciumoxalatemonohydrate and in part by another chemical, probably a protease.
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Whewellite, or at least crystallinecalciumoxalate, does also arise from biological sources.
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They containcalciumoxalatecrystals in raphid bundles, which are poisonous and irritating.
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Some can contain mineral crystals such as acrid tasting and poisonouscalciumoxalateor carbonate or silica.
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It is blamed on exposure tocalciumoxalatein the sap.
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It is cooked to removecalciumoxalatecrystals, which are present in the leaves of aroids.
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In general, thecalciumoxalatecrystals have a very mild effect on humans, and large quantities have to be consumed for symptoms to even appear.
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The most significant effect is accumulation ofcalciumoxalatecrystals in the kidneys which causes kidney damage leading to oliguric or anuric acute kidney failure.
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The plant is actually inedible when raw because of needle-shaped raphides (calciumoxalatecrystals) in the plant cells.
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They are almost always composed ofcalciumoxalatedihydrate and consist of a dense central core and radiating spicules.
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Crystals ofcalciumoxalateare in the leaf mesophyll.
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Calciumoxalateis a common compound found in many fungi, including the earthstars.
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If hypocalcemia occurs it can be treated with calcium replacement although calcium supplementation can increase the precipitation ofcalciumoxalatecrystals leading to tissue damage.
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Hydroxyapatite, calcium carbonate, silica,calciumoxalate, whitlockite, and monosodium urate are examples of minerals found in biological tissues.
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Other compounds in the extract include tannins and other polyphenols, andcalciumoxalate.
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