kidney stone

noun

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

Examples of kidney stone in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Beet supplements are also not for everyone, experts note — including those with kidney stones, low blood pressure or irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). —Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 16 Mar. 2026

But for some people kidney stones can have dramatic effects on their lives with regular recurrences. —Erin Allday, San Francisco Chronicle, 15 Mar. 2026

While spinach supports digestion and brain health, its high oxalate content may increase the risk of kidney stones in some people. —Cynthia Sass, Health, 10 Mar. 2026

Key Takeaways Regular, high doses of vitamin C, especially above the tolerable upper limit of 2,000 mg per day, can lead to serious side effects such as kidney stones, gastrointestinal issues, and complications in people with certain medical conditions. —Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 25 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1874, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for kidney stone

• acetone
• anglophone
• baritone
• bourguignon
• buspirone
• chaperon
• chaperone
• cobblestone
• collarbone
• cornerstone
• cortisone
• dictaphone

Medical Definition

kidney stone

noun

: a calculus in the kidney

called also renal calculus