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Definition
: An abnormal concretion occurring mostly in the urinary and biliary tracts, usually composed of mineral salts. Also called stones.
GEN or unspecified: prefer specifics; coord IM with organ/diseases term (IM); chem composition of calculi: use /chem; /ultrastruct permitted; chemolysis of calculi: coord dis with /ther, not /drug ther
See Also
Lithiasis
;
Lithotripsy
Examples
Dental Calculus
;
Gallstones
;
Salivary Calculi
;
Urinary Calculi
Other names
Calculus; Biliary or Urinary Stones