cystolith

/ˈsɪstəlaɪθ/

Definitions

1. noun

A hard, mineralized urinary concretion that forms in a cyst or bladder, typically composed of calcium oxalate, phosphate, or uric acid.

“The doctor examined the cystolith that had formed in the patient’s bladder over the course of several months.”

Synonyms

  • bladder stone
  • urinary calculus

Antonyms

  • kidney function
  • urine