Kidney Stone (Noun)
Meaning
A calculus formed in the kidney.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).
Examples
- Patients who have had a kidney stone are at higher risk of developing another one.
- Kidney stones can cause intense pain in the abdomen and back.
- There are four main types of kidney stones, each with a distinct cause and composition.
- A kidney stone is usually diagnosed through a combination of medical history, physical examination, and imaging tests.
- In some cases, a kidney stone can cause severe bleeding or obstruction of the urinary tract.