lithiasis
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.li·thi·a·sis
noun \li-ˈthī-ə-səs\ plural li·thi·a·ses\-ˌsēz\
Definition of LITHIASIS
: the formation of stony concretions in the body (as in the gallbladder)
Origin of LITHIASIS
New Latin, from Greek, from lithos
First Known Use: circa 1657
Rhymes with LITHIASIS
li·thi·a·sis
noun \lith-ˈī-ə-səs\ (Medical Dictionary)plural ; li·thi·a·ses \-ˌsēz\ (audio pronunciation)
Medical Definition of LITHIASIS
: the formation of stony concretions in the body (as in the urinary tract or gallbladder)—often used in combination <cholelithiasis>
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