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calcium oxalate
noun
: a crystalline salt CaC2O4 normally deposited in many plant cells and in animals sometimes excreted in urine or retained in the form of urinary calculi
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The most common type of kidney stone is calcium oxalate stones, which form when there is too much oxalate in the urine.
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Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 15 Aug. 2024
People with a history of calcium oxalate stones are often advised to avoid oxalate-rich foods, including spinach, to reduce the risk of new stone formation.
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Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 15 Aug. 2024
The most common type of kidney stone is calcium oxalate stones, which form when there is too much oxalate in the urine.26
People with a history of calcium oxalate stones are often advised to avoid oxalate-rich foods, including spinach, to reduce the risk of new stone formation.
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Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 29 July 2024
This is because walnuts are high in oxalates, which can contribute to calcium oxalate stones - the most common type of kidney stone.
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Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 26 July 2024
Dumb cane plants contain insoluble calcium oxalate crystals, which can cause oral irritation, drooling and difficulty swallowing.
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Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 5 June 2024
Although calcium is an essential mineral for overall canine health, dogs prone to calcium oxalate stone formation need careful consideration.
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Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 10 Aug. 2023
Unfortunately, Monstera plants (Swiss cheese plants) contain calcium oxalate crystals, which are toxic to pets, causing irritation of the mouth, lips, or tongue and also may cause drooling, vomiting, or difficulty swallowing.
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Arricca Elin Sansone, Country Living, 30 Aug. 2023
Among the various types of bladder stones, calcium oxalate stones are quite common.
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Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 10 Aug. 2023
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Word History
First Known Use
1868, in the meaning defined above
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“Calcium oxalate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/calcium%20oxalate. Accessed 12 Sep. 2024.
Medical Definition
calcium oxalate
noun
: a colorless crystalline salt CaC2O4·H2O that is noted for its insolubility and is sometimes excreted in urine or retained in the form of urinary calculi
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