nephrolithiasis

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The formation of, and thus also the presence of, calculi in the kidneys (kidney stones).

Word forms

nephrolithiasis

Etymology

By surface analysis, nephro- + lithiasis, or, by surface analysis, nephrolith + -iasis.

Synonyms

renolithiasis urolithiasis[Appendix:Glossary
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