Rock
Rock (medicine)
Rock (pronounced /rɒk/) in the medical context, refers to a hard, solid substance that can sometimes be found in the human body, often as a result of certain medical conditions. The term is derived from the Old English 'rocc', which means 'stone' or 'pebble'.
Etymology
The term 'rock' in the medical context is derived from the Old English 'rocc', which means 'stone' or 'pebble'. This term was used to describe hard, solid substances found in the human body, often as a result of certain medical conditions.
Medical Conditions Related to Rock
- Kidney stone: A hard, crystalline mineral material formed within the kidney or urinary tract.
- Gallstone: A hardened deposit within the fluid in the gallbladder, a small organ under the liver.
- Calcification: The accumulation of calcium salts in body tissue. It can occur in almost any part of the body.
Treatment
Treatment for conditions related to 'rock' in the body often involves medication to dissolve the hard substance, or surgical procedures to remove it. The specific treatment depends on the location and size of the 'rock', as well as the patient's overall health.
Related Terms
- Lithiasis: The formation of stony concretions in the body, most often in the gallbladder and urinary tract.
- Lithotripsy: A medical procedure used to treat kidney stones and gallstones.
- Calculus (medicine): A hard, stone-like formation that occurs in the body, particularly in the kidneys and gallbladder.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Rock
- Wikipedia's article - Rock
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