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• plural of kidney stone.

kidney stones

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1. Small, hard masses that form by chemical precipitation and are found in the kidneys. Kidney stones vary in size, with most of them being small enough to pass through the urinary tract for elimination in the urine. Some, however, may be large enough to obstruct the kidney and cause tremendous pain.

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Parton had canceled a planned Las Vegas engagement in May 2026, revealing that she was being treated for kidney stones as well as other undisclosed digestive and immune ailments.

From Salon ● Aug. 25, 2026

In May 2026, she postponed an upcoming Las Vegas residency because of treatment for kidney stones, saying it would take some time to heal and be "stage-performance ready".

From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026

Then the singer, who has struggled with kidney stones, plainly laid out what has been causing her grief.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 4, 2026

In the United States, about 1 in 11 people will develop kidney stones, and nearly half of them will experience another episode later on.

From Science Daily ● May 1, 2026

Aggravating the costs was Megan’s ongoing struggle with severe kidney stones.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel

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