urolith

/ˈjuːrəlaɪθ/

Definitions

1. noun

A hard concretion formed of organic and inorganic matter in the urinary tract, especially a stone in the urinary bladder or ureter.

“The veterinarian warned the owner that the repeated presence of uroliths in the cat’s urine could lead to kidney damage.”

2. noun

A hard, mineral concretion, especially in the urinary tract.

“The urolith had to be surgically removed from the patient’s kidney.”

Synonyms

  • bladder stone
  • kidney stone

Antonyms

  • urine