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The formation of stones (calculi) in an internal organ
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lithiasis
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WordNet
Word definitions in WordNet
n. the formation of stones (calculi) in an internal organ
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Lithiasis \Li*thi"a*sis\ (l[i^]*th[imac]"[.a]*s[i^]s), n. [NL., fr. Gr. liqi`asis, fr. li`qos stone.] (Med.) The formation of stony concretions or calculi in any part of the body, especially in the bladder and urinary passages. --Dunglison.
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Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. (context medicine English) The process of forming stone-like deposits or calculus formed in an internal organ, such as a gallstone in the gall bladder.