Lithiasis
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /lɪˈθaɪ.əsɪs/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Lithiasis is a noun meaning (medicine) The process of forming stonelike deposits or calculi formed in an internal organ, such as a gallstone in the gall bladder.
Meaning
(medicine) The process of forming stonelike deposits or calculi formed in an internal organ, such as a gallstone in the gall bladder.
Word Forms
- lithiases
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include lithogenesis, litholysis, lithuresis, calculosis, cystolithiasis, cystolith.
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