lithiasis

li·thi·a·sis

L l

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [li-thahy-uh-sis]
- /lɪˈθaɪ ə sɪs/
- /lˌɪθɪˈɑːsiz/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [li-thahy-uh-sis]
- /lɪˈθaɪ ə sɪs/

Definitions of lithiasis word

noun lithiasis the formation or presence of stony concretions, as calculi, in the body. 1
noun lithiasis The formation of stony concretions (calculi) in the body, most often in the gallbladder or urinary system. 1
noun lithiasis the formation of a calculus 0
noun lithiasis the formation of calculi, or mineral concretions, within the body 0

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Origin of lithiasis

First appearance:

before 1650

One of the 45% oldest English words

1650-60; < New Latin < Greek lithíāsis; see lith-, -iasis

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Parts of speech for Lithiasis

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lithiasis popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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