kidney stone

noun

: a calculus (as of calcium salts) in the kidney

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Just like rectal bleeding, abdominal pain can have a laundry list of other possible causes, like heartburn, ulcers, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), urinary tract infections, and kidney stones. Amy Norton, SELF, 24 Sep. 2024 High calcium levels may cause kidney stones, constipation, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, appetite loss, increased thirst, and frequent urination. Sarah Jividen, Health, 28 Nov. 2024 Eating a very high protein diet increases your risk of developing kidney stones, according to Harvard Health. Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY, 7 Nov. 2024 Imaging scans: Uses ultrasound and computed tomography (CT) scans to allow healthcare providers to visualize the kidneys and urinary tract to identify abnormalities like blockages, kidney stones, or structural problems. Lindsay Curtis, Health, 13 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for kidney stone 

Word History

First Known Use

1874, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of kidney stone was in 1874

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“Kidney stone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kidney%20stone. Accessed 15 Dec. 2024.

Medical Definition

kidney stone

noun
: a calculus in the kidney

called also renal calculus

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