kidney stone

noun

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

Examples of kidney stone in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Most people with kidney stones—what's known as nephrolithiasis—have gross or microscopic hematuria. Colleen Doherty, Verywell Health, 1 July 2024 For example, dehydration can damage the kidney's ability to excrete toxins, increasing the risk of kidney stones, kidney disease, and even obesity. Olivia B. Waxman, TIME, 19 June 2024 Research shows that 1 in 10 Americans will get a kidney stone in their lifetime. Shelby Slade, The Arizona Republic, 4 June 2024 Medical experts say having 2,000 mg or more in one day could lead to kidney stones, diarrhea and other stomach issues. Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY, 14 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for kidney stone 

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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 Jul. 2024.

Medical Definition

kidney stone

noun
: a calculus in the kidney

called also renal calculus

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