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calcium oxalate
noun
: a crystalline salt CaC2O4 normally deposited in many plant cells and in animals sometimes excreted in urine or retained in the form of urinary calculi
Examples of calcium oxalate in a Sentence
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Although calcium is an essential mineral for overall canine health, dogs prone to calcium oxalate stone formation need careful consideration.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 10 Aug. 2023
Unfortunately, Monstera plants (Swiss cheese plants) contain calcium oxalate crystals, which are toxic to pets, causing irritation of the mouth, lips, or tongue and also may cause drooling, vomiting, or difficulty swallowing.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Country Living, 30 Aug. 2023
Among the various types of bladder stones, calcium oxalate stones are quite common.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 10 Aug. 2023
Philodendrons contain insoluble calcium oxalates, which can cause oral irritation, drooling, swelling of the mouth or difficulty swallowing.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Country Living, 11 Aug. 2023
One other note: Unfortunately, according to ASPCA, these plants are toxic to pets and contain insoluble calcium oxalates, which can cause oral irritation, pain and swelling of the mouth, drooling and GI upset.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Country Living, 1 June 2023
Like many tropical houseplants, Swiss cheese plant contains calcium oxalate crystals, which are toxic to pets.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, House Beautiful, 31 May 2023
However, calcium in the form of a supplement may increase your chances of forming new calcium oxalate kidney stones.34 Recent research has shown that supplemental calcium may increase the risk for kidney stone formation in postmenopausal women supplementing with 1,000 mg of calcium per day.
—Casey Seiden, Ms Rdn Cdn Cdces, Verywell Health, 12 Mar. 2023
The study points out that the eggs are coated in calcium oxalate, a compound that’s somewhat resistant to digestive acid.
—Mark Barna, Discover Magazine, 1 June 2018
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Word History
First Known Use
1868, in the meaning defined above
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“Calcium oxalate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/calcium%20oxalate. Accessed 13 Jun. 2024.
Medical Definition
calcium oxalate
noun
: a colorless crystalline salt CaC2O4·H2O that is noted for its insolubility and is sometimes excreted in urine or retained in the form of urinary calculi
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