calculous
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of calculous
1400–50; late Middle English calculose, full of stones < Latin calculōsus, equivalent to calcul ( us ) small stone ( calculus ) + -ōsus -ous
Example Sentences
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A paper on the bandage, another on fractures, and one on the nature and treatment of calculous diseases, embrace all his contributions to medical literature.
From Pioneer Surgery in Kentucky A Sketch by Yandell, David Wendel
In this connection the presence of magnesia in the feed or water must be named as favoring calculous formations in the urinary passages.
From Special Report on Diseases of Cattle by United States. Bureau of Animal Industry
Its juice acts energetically on the kidneys, and dissolves the calculous formations of earthy phosphates which frequently form in the bladder.
From Herbal Simples Approved for Modern Uses of Cure by Fernie, William Thomas
Powdered, they have been supposed peculiarly serviceable in calculous disorders.
From The Botanist's Companion, Volume II by Salisbury, William
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
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