Definition of Kidney stone

1. Noun. A calculus formed in the kidney.

Exact synonyms: Nephrolith, Renal Calculus, Urinary Calculus
Generic synonyms: Calculus, Concretion

Definition of Kidney stone

1. Noun. (medicine) A calculus in the kidney; (''older term'') kidney gravel ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Kidney stone

1. The presence of calculi in the kidney or collecting system. The calculi are usually small (2-12mm) solid, crystalline, concretions that develop in the kidney and eventually pass through the genitourinary tract. Stones may be composed of calcium, phosphate or uric acid. (27 Sep 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Kidney Stone

kidney cortex
kidney cortex necrosis
kidney dialysis
kidney disease
kidney failure
kidney fern
kidney glomerulus
kidney medulla
kidney neoplasms
kidney ore
kidney papillary necrosis
kidney pelvis
kidney pie
kidney plasminogen activator
kidney profile
kidney stone (current term)
kidney stones
kidney transplantation
kidney tumour
kidney vetch
kidney wort
kidneyless
kidneylike
kidneys
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kidology
kids
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kidskin
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