urolithiasis

u·ro·li·thi·a·sis

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [yoo r-oh-li-thahy-uh-sis]
- /ˌyʊər oʊ lɪˈθaɪ ə sɪs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [yoo r-oh-li-thahy-uh-sis]
- /ˌyʊər oʊ lɪˈθaɪ ə sɪs/

Definitions of urolithiasis word

noun urolithiasis a diseased condition marked by the formation of stones in the urinary tract. 1
noun urolithiasis the presence of stones in the kidney, bladder or urethra 0
noun urolithiasis a medical condition, often very painful, involving the formation or presence of calculi within the urinary tract 0
noun urolithiasis (pathology) Presence of calculi in the urinary tract. 0

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Origin of urolithiasis

First appearance:

before 1855

One of the 30% newest English words

First recorded in 1855-60; uro-1 + lithiasis

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A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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