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nephrolithiasis

/ˌnɛf.rəʊ.lɪˈθaɪ.ə.sɪs/

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noun

C2formalcommonmedical/ˌnɛf.rəʊ.lɪˈθaɪ.ə.sɪs/

uncountable

A medical condition characterized by the presence of kidney stones, or calculi, within the kidney tissue or collecting system.

  • 🇷🇺Медицинское состояние, характеризующееся наличием камней в почках (конкрементов) в ткани почки или собирательной системе.
  1. Kidney stone condition C1 formal medical

    A medical condition characterized by the formation of hard mineral deposits (calculi) within the kidneys.

    • The patient was diagnosed with nephrolithiasis after experiencing severe flank pain.
    • Nephrolithiasis often requires treatment such as lithotripsy to break up the stones.
    • Drinking plenty of water can help prevent nephrolithiasis.

    🇷🇺Мочекаменная болезнь

  • nephrolithiases plural form
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  • nephrolithiasis's possessive singular form