li·thi·a·sis (l -th   -ss)n. pl. li·thi·a·ses (-s  z ) Pathological formation of mineral concretions in the body. |
lithiasis [lɪˈθaɪəsɪs]
n
(Medicine / Pathology) Pathol the formation of a calculus
[New Latin; see litho-, -iasis]
lithiasis
a condition causing concretions of mineral salts, or calculi, in the pancreas, tear ducts, appendix, or kidneys.
See also: Disease and Illness
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. | lithiasis - the formation of stones (calculi) in an internal organ cholelithiasis - the presence of gallstones in the gallbladder enterolithiasis - the presence of calculi in the intestines nephrolithiasis, renal lithiasis - the presence of kidney stones (calculi) in the kidney pathology - any deviation from a healthy or normal condition |
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