Calculous
Calculous
Calculous (pronounced: /ˈkælkjʊləs/), from the Latin calculus, meaning "small stone", is a term used in medicine to refer to the formation of hard, stone-like deposits in the body. These deposits, also known as stones, can form in various parts of the body, including the kidneys, gallbladder, and salivary glands.
Etymology
The term calculous is derived from the Latin word calculus, which means "small stone". This is a reference to the stone-like appearance of the deposits that form in the body. The term was first used in this context in the 17th century.
Related Terms
- Calculus: A hard, stone-like deposit that forms in the body. Calculi can form in various parts of the body, including the kidneys, gallbladder, and salivary glands.
- Nephrolithiasis: The medical term for kidney stones. This condition is a type of calculous disease.
- Cholelithiasis: The medical term for gallstones. This condition is also a type of calculous disease.
- Sialolithiasis: The medical term for salivary gland stones. This condition is another type of calculous disease.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Calculous
- Wikipedia's article - Calculous
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