lithiasis

[ li-thahy-uh-sis ]

/ lɪˈθaɪ ə sɪs /

noun Pathology.

the formation or presence of stony concretions, as calculi, in the body.

Words nearby lithiasis

lithectomy, lithemia, lithesome, lithia, lithia water, lithiasis, lithic, lithification, lithify, lithium, lithium aluminum hydride

Origin of lithiasis

1650–60; < New Latin < Greek lithíāsis; see lith-, -iasis

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Examples from the Web for lithiasis

In Gout and Lithiasis there is an excess in the system of nitrogenous matter, and thus a tendency to an extra formation of urea.
The Action of Medicines in the System|Frederick William Headland
A simple excess of uric acid in this secretion constitutes Lithiasis.
The Action of Medicines in the System|Frederick William Headland
Similarly, in Oxaluria, oxalic acid is found there; in Lithiasis, lithic acid in excess.
The Action of Medicines in the System|Frederick William Headland
Diabetes and Lithiasis are more under the control of Restoratives than the others.
The Action of Medicines in the System|Frederick William Headland

British Dictionary definitions for lithiasis

lithiasis

/ (lɪˈθaɪəsɪs) /

noun

pathol the formation of a calculus

Word Origin for lithiasis

C17: New Latin; see litho-, -iasis

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Medicine definitions for lithiasis

lithiasis

[ lĭ-thī′ə-sĭs ]

n. pl. li•thi•a•ses (-sēz′)

The formation of calculi of any kind, especially biliary or urinary calculi.