lithogenous
[ li-thoj-uh-nuh s ]
/ lɪˈθɒdʒ ə nəs /
adjective Geology.
of or relating to organisms, as coral, that secrete stony deposits.
Words nearby lithogenous
litho.,
lithoclast,
lithodialysis,
lithogenesis,
lithogenic,
lithogenous,
lithograph,
lithographer,
lithography,
lithoid,
lithol.
British Dictionary definitions for lithogenous
lithogenous
/ (lɪˈθɒdʒɪnəs) /
adjective
(of animals, esp certain corals) rock-building
Medical definitions for lithogenous
lithogenous
[ lĭ-thŏj′ə-nəs ]
adj.
Forming or promoting the development of calculi.