calculus (n)
concretion (n)

n09230768

type n
lex_filenum 17
def a hard lump produced by the concretion of mineral salts
def found in hollow organs or ducts of the body
examples renal calculi can be very painful
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Hypernym rock, stone
Derivationally related form calculus → calculous
Hyponym bladder stone, cystolith; enterolith; gallstone, bilestone; kidney stone, urinary calculus, nephrolith, renal calculus; ptyalith; sialolith, salivary calculus; urolith
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Derivationally related form calculous → calculus
Pertainym (pertains to noun) calculous → calculus
Hypernym bladder stone, cystolith; enterolith; gallstone, bilestone; kidney stone, urinary calculus, nephrolith, renal calculus; ptyalith; sialolith, salivary calculus; urolith
Hyponym rock, stone

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