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
Example sentences 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 HeadlandA simple excess of uric acid in this secretion constitutes Lithiasis.
The Action of Medicines in the System |Frederick William HeadlandSimilarly, in Oxaluria, oxalic acid is found there; in Lithiasis, lithic acid in excess.
The Action of Medicines in the System |Frederick William HeadlandDiabetes 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
Medical 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.