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nephrolithiasis

 

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Noun nephrolithiasis has 1 sense
  1. nephrolithiasis, renal lithiasis - the presence of kidney stones (calculi) in the kidney
    --1 is a kind of lithiasis
    --1 has particulars: nephrocalcinosis

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Nephrolithiasis

Description:

Nephrolithiasis, also known as kidney stones, is a condition characterized by the formation of hard mineral and salt deposits in the kidneys. These stones can vary in size and can cause severe pain and discomfort if they obstruct the urinary tract.

Sample Sentences:

Noun - Medical Term: The patient was diagnosed with nephrolithiasis, and immediate treatment was recommended.

Noun - Layman's Term: My uncle suffered from kidney stones, a painful condition known as nephrolithiasis.

Adjective: The nephrolithiasis surgery was successful, and the patient experienced relief from the constant pain.

Verb: The doctor prescribed medication to help the patient pass the nephrolithiasis naturally.

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