Definitions

1. noun

A rare or obsolete term for a disease characterized by a hardening of the skin or other tissues, often resulting from chronic inflammation or infection.

“The patient was diagnosed with a severe case of lithuria, and the doctor had to prescribe a long course of antibiotics to combat the infection.”

2. noun

A type of sedimentary rock formation characterized by a high concentration of calcium carbonate, often found in caves and other underground environments.

“The spelunker carefully examined the lithuria formations in the cave, taking note of their unique shapes and structures.”