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Webster 1913 Edition

Lithiasis

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Li-thi′a-sis

(lĭ-thī′ȧ-sĭs)

,

Noun.

[NL., fr. Gr.

λιθίασις

, fr.

λίθοσ

stone.]

(Med.)

The formation of stony concretions or calculi in any part of the body, especially in the bladder and urinary passages.

Dunglison.

Definition 2024

lithiasis

lithiasis

English

Noun

lithiasis ‎(plural lithiases)

(medicine) The process of forming stone-like deposits or calculi formed in an internal organ, such as a gallstone in the gall bladder.

Translations

formation of stone-like deposits

French: lithiase (fr)
German: Lithiasis f
Korean: 결석증 ‎(gyeolseokjeung)

Latin: lithiasis f

Derived terms

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