calculi

[US]/ˈkæl.kjuː.laɪ/
[UK]/kal-kyoo-lie/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.plural of calculus (mathematics): the branch of mathematics concerned with rates of change and accumulation, typically involving continuous variables.; medical: hard deposits of minerals or salts that form in organs or tissues, especially in the urinary tract.

Phrases & Collocations

urinary calculi

biliary calculi

renal calculi

gallbladder calculi

calcium calculi

struvite calculi

oxalate calculi

cystine calculi

mixed calculi

uric acid calculi

Example Sentences

the doctor diagnosed him with kidney calculi.

she experienced severe pain due to urinary calculi.

calculi can form in various parts of the body.

preventing calculi involves drinking plenty of water.

he had surgery to remove the calculi from his gallbladder.

dietary changes can help reduce the risk of calculi.

she was advised to avoid foods that could lead to calculi.

calculi can cause complications if left untreated.

he was surprised to learn that calculi can be hereditary.

regular check-ups can help detect calculi early.

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