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English-Russian dictionary of geology. 2011.
English-Russian dictionary of geology. 2011.
Kidney stone — Kidney Kid ney (k[i^]d n[y^]), n.; pl. {Kidneys} (k[i^]d n[i^]z). [OE. kidnei, kidnere, from Icel. koi[eth]r belly, womb (akin to Goth. gipus, AS. cwi[thorn] womb) + OE. nere kidney; akin to D. nier, G. niere, OHG. nioro, Icel. n[=y]ra, Dan. nyre … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
kidney stone — n. a hard mineral deposit sometimes formed in the kidney from phosphates, urates, etc.; renal calculus … English World dictionary
kidney stone — ► NOUN ▪ a hard mass formed in the kidneys, typically consisting of insoluble calcium compounds … English terms dictionary
Kidney stone — Classification and external resources … Wikipedia
Kidney stone — 1. A stone in the kidney (or lower down in the urinary tract). Kidney stones are a common cause of blood in the urine and pain in the abdomen, flank, or groin. Kidney stones occur in 1 in 20 people at some time in their life. The development of… … Medical dictionary
kidney stone — Renal calculus Renal calculus (Med.), an abnormal concretion formed in the excretory passages of the kidney, composed primarily of calcium oxalates and phosphates; also called {kidney stone}, {nephrolith}, and {nephritic calculus} (an obsolete… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Kidney stone formers — There are a number of documented cases of historical figures and distinguished members of society who were kidney stone formers. This condition is caused by nephrolithiasis, which are more commonly known as kidney stones, or urolithiasis, where… … Wikipedia
kidney stone — Pathol. an abnormal stone, or concretion, composed primarily of oxalates and phosphates, found in the kidney. Also called renal calculus. [1970 75] * * * or renal calculus Mass of minerals and organic matter that may form in a kidney. Urine… … Universalium
kidney stone — noun a calculus formed in the kidney • Syn: ↑urinary calculus, ↑nephrolith, ↑renal calculus • Hypernyms: ↑calculus, ↑concretion * * * noun, pl ⋯ stones [count] medical : a hard object like a small stone that sometimes forms in … Useful english dictionary
kidney stone — kid′ney stone n. pat a stony mineral concretion formed abnormally in the kidney • Etymology: 1945–50 … From formal English to slang
kidney stone — noun A calculus in the kidney; (older term) kidney gravel … Wiktionary