Bladder Stone (Noun)
Meaning
A calculus formed in the bladder.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).
Examples
- Surgeons have been removing bladder stones for thousands of years, and the procedure has evolved over time.
- The patient was hospitalized for several days due to complications following the removal of the bladder stone.
- Bladder stones are formed when minerals in the urine, such as calcium or uric acid, crystallize and form small, hard stones.
- The doctor used a cytoscope to locate the bladder stone and then performed a litholapaxy to break it up and remove the fragments.
- Symptoms of bladder stones may include painful urination, frequent urination, and difficulty starting or stopping the flow of urine.