lithiasis

[li-thahy-uh-sis]

noun

Pathology.

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

lithiasis

/ lɪˈθaɪəsɪs /

noun

1. pathol the formation of a calculus

Word History and Origins

Origin of lithiasis¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of lithiasis¹

C17: New Latin; see _litho- , _-iasis