calculous
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of calculous
1400–50; late Middle English calculose, full of stones < Latin calculōsus, equivalent to calcul ( us ) small stone ( see calculus) + -ōsus -ous
Example Sentences
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The disease may be acute or chronic—the first by reason of acute, adhesive inflammation blocking the outlet, the second by gradual thickening and ulceration of the sheath and blocking by the sebaceous and calculous accretion.
From Special Report on Diseases of Cattle by United States. Bureau of Animal Industry
Much of the renown acquired for Kentucky by her surgeons was in the treatment of calculous diseases.
From Pioneer Surgery in Kentucky A Sketch by Yandell, David Wendel
Muller has justly observed that these experiments of Magendie have thrown considerable light on the causes and the mode of treatment of the gout and calculous disorders.
From Curiosities of Medical Experience by Millingen, J. G. (John Gideon)
He had been little subject to disease, except an attack of the gout occasionally, until about the year 1781, when he was first attacked with symptoms of the calculous complaint, which continued during his life.
From Memoirs of Benjamin Franklin; Written by Himself. [Vol. 1 of 2] With His Most Interesting Essays, Letters, and Miscellaneous Writings; Familiar, Moral, Political, Economical, and Philosophical by Franklin, Benjamin
Dr. Thornton says: "I have used old wine of white Currants for calculous affections, and it has surpassed all expectation."
From Herbal Simples Approved for Modern Uses of Cure by Fernie, William Thomas
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