calculus

(kal′kyŭ-lŭs)

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(kal′kyŭ-lī″)
(kal′kyŭ-lē″)
pl. calculi [L. calculus, pebble]
A stone, usually composed of mineral salts. Stones can occur in the gallbladder, kidneys, ureters, bladder, or urethra.
SEE: gallstone; SEE: kidney stone

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