acalculous

adjective

acal·​cu·​lous ā-ˈkal-kyə-ləs How to pronounce acalculous (audio)
: not affected with, caused by, or associated with gallstones
an acalculous gallbladder
acalculous cholecystitis

Word History

First Known Use

1922, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of acalculous was in 1922

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“Acalculous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/acalculous. Accessed 4 Feb. 2023.

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acalculous

adjective
acal·​cu·​lous ā-ˈkal-kyə-ləs How to pronounce acalculous (audio)
: not affected with, caused by, or associated with gallstones
acalculous cholecystitis
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