kidney stone

noun

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

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After waiting for eight hours, the doctors checked her for kidney stones and gallbladder issues. Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026 Additionally, people concerned about kidney stones may want to opt for cooked spinach, as a high intake of oxalates can increase the risk of kidney stone formation in susceptible individuals. Jillian Kubala, Health, 4 Feb. 2026 For example, magnesium hydroxide is used as an antacid, and magnesium citrate helps with kidney stones. Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 27 Jan. 2026 Other potential risks associated with the carnivore diet include kidney stones, gout and bone loss, according to experts. Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 24 Jan. 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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“Kidney stone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kidney%20stone. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.

Medical Definition

kidney stone

noun
: a calculus in the kidney

called also renal calculus

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