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Nephrolithiasis

Also called Kidney stones

UrologyNephrologyImportant

The formation of crystalline calculi within the renal pelvis or calyces, causing severe flank pain, hematuria, and urinary obstruction.

Korean

신장결석증(신장결석)

신우나 신배 내 결정성 결석이 형성되는 상태; 심한 옆구리 통증·혈뇨·요로 폐색을 유발함.

French

Lithiase rénale(Calculs rénaux)

Formation de calculs cristallins dans le bassinet rénal ou les calices, causant de vives douleurs en flanc, hématurie et obstruction urinaire.

Word parts

  • nephr/oRoot(Greek) Kidney
  • lith/oRoot(Greek) Stone, calculus
  • -iasisSuffix(Greek) Abnormal condition, infestation

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