kidney stone

noun

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

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Kidney problems: There’s evidence that turmeric may raise urine oxalate levels, which could increase the risk of kidney stone formation. Patricia Weiser, Pharmd, Verywell Health, 29 Apr. 2025 Extended exposure to drought conditions coupled with inadequate water intake has been linked to kidney stones, acute kidney injury and chronic kidney disease. Katherine Ann James, The Conversation, 25 Apr. 2025 For example, high amounts of vitamin C can increase the risk of kidney stones in some people, and high intakes of biotin can impair thyroid test results. Maggie Slepian, Glamour, 24 Mar. 2025 Too much vitamin D can lead to excessive calcium levels in the blood and urine, resulting in kidney stones, kidney failure, and irregular heartbeats.19 Vitamin E: Vitamin E from food is safe. Staff Author, Verywell Health, 3 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for kidney stone

Word History

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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“Kidney stone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kidney%20stone. Accessed 18 May. 2025.

Medical Definition

kidney stone

noun
: a calculus in the kidney

called also renal calculus

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