kidney stone

noun

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

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Some people claim that drinking olive oil and lemon juice can treat various conditions, like kidney stones, joint pain, and premature aging. Michelle Pugle, Verywell Health, 14 Jan. 2025 As an example, although very rare, too much vitamin C can lead to an upset stomach, diarrhea and kidney stones. Omer Awan, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025 Taking too much vitamin D can be harmful, raising the risk of kidney stones, digestive upset, elevated calcium levels, high blood pressure, and other complications. Patricia Weiser, Pharmd, Verywell Health, 2 Jan. 2025 Some medications, like diuretics (used to treat high blood pressure and prevent kidney stones, among other things), can also cause your body to create more urine. Erica Sloan, SELF, 9 Dec. 2024 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 27 Jan. 2025.

Medical Definition

kidney stone

noun
: a calculus in the kidney

called also renal calculus

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