kidney stone

noun

: a calculus (as of calcium salts) in the kidney

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Sepsis can also develop from urinary infections, kidney stones, issues inside the abdomen, skin wounds and surgical sites. Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN Money, 24 May 2026 For example, people that eat very high protein diets have a higher risk of kidney stones. Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 22 May 2026 For Kidney Stones and Gallstones Olive oil and lemon juice are also said to help treat kidney stones and flush out gallstones. Michelle Pugle, Verywell Health, 19 May 2026 May Prevent Kidney Stones Some studies have found that orange juice may also help prevent urinary kidney stones and reduce the risk of a recurrence. Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 17 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for kidney stone

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First Known Use

1874, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of kidney stone was in 1874

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Medical Definition

kidney stone

noun
: a calculus in the kidney

called also renal calculus

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