acalculous

adjective

acal·​cu·​lous ā-ˈkal-kyə-ləs How to pronounce acalculous (audio)
: not affected with, caused by, or associated with gallstones
an acalculous gallbladder
acalculous cholecystitis

Word History

First Known Use

1922, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of acalculous was in 1922

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Cite this Entry

“Acalculous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/acalculous. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

acalculous

adjective
acal·​cu·​lous ā-ˈkal-kyə-ləs How to pronounce acalculous (audio)
: not affected with, caused by, or associated with gallstones
acalculous cholecystitis
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