Calcium Carbonate
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| Calcium Carbonate | |
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| Term | Calcium Carbonate |
| Short definition | Calcium Carbonate - (pronounced) (KAL-see-um KAR-buh-nayt) form of the mineral calcium used to prevent or treat osteoporosis (a decrease in bone mass and density) and to treat heartburn and upset stomach. It is also being studied to prevent bone problems in cancer patients. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
Calcium Carbonate - (pronounced) (KAL-see-um KAR-buh-nayt) form of the mineral calcium used to prevent or treat osteoporosis (a decrease in bone mass and density) and to treat heartburn and upset stomach. It is also being studied to prevent bone problems in cancer patients. It's a kind of dietary supplement
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