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Examples of kidney stone in a Sentence
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The kidney stone remained trapped causing infection and leaving her in agonizing pain.
—Scott M. Reid, Orange County Register, 18 May 2024
The Broncos have made passing a kidney stone look easier than passing the football the past eight years.
—Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 11 May 2024
Julien’s has sold William Shatner’s kidney stone and Truman Capote’s ashes.
—Rachel Monroe, The New Yorker, 18 Mar. 2024
Upon examination in the shelter’s trauma hospital, she was found to have kidney stones that had to be removed surgically.
—The Arizona Republic, 15 Mar. 2024
For instance, patients with kidney stones might need more water to help manage their condition, while those with heart or kidney problems may need to limit their fluid intake.
—Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN, 29 Feb. 2024
This condition can cause painful kidney stones or possibly interfere with healthy bone development, as well as heart and brain functions.
—Discover Magazine, 29 Feb. 2024
Once considered an affliction of older obese white men, kidney stones are now increasingly common among children and Black and brown communities.
—Mary McNamara, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2024
Mullins said she was diagnosed with kidney stones just over a year ago.
—Kyle Melnick, Washington Post, 5 Jan. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1874, in the meaning defined above
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“Kidney stone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kidney%20stone. Accessed 28 May. 2024.
Medical Definition
kidney stone
noun
: a calculus in the kidney
called also renal calculus
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