lithogenous

[ li-thoj-uh-nuh s ]
/ lɪˈθɒdʒ ə nəs /

adjective Geology.

of or relating to organisms, as coral, that secrete stony deposits.

Origin of lithogenous

First recorded in 1825–35; litho- + -genous

British Dictionary definitions for lithogenous

lithogenous
/ (lɪˈθɒdʒɪnəs) /

adjective

(of animals, esp certain corals) rock-building

Medical definitions for lithogenous

lithogenous
[ lĭ-thŏjə-nəs ]

adj.

Forming or promoting the development of calculi.