Rocks
Rocks (Medicine)
Rocks (/rɒks/), in the context of medicine, often refers to hardened deposits that form in the body. These can occur in various parts of the body, such as the kidneys (Kidney stones), gallbladder (Gallstones), or bladder (Bladder stones). The term "rocks" is not a formal medical term, but is often used colloquially to describe these conditions.
Etymology
The term "rocks" is derived from the Old English "roccas", which was used to describe stones and pebbles. In the context of medicine, it is used metaphorically to describe hardened deposits that form in the body, due to their similar appearance and hardness.
Related Terms
- Kidney stones: Hardened deposits of minerals and salts that form in the kidneys. They can cause severe pain when they pass through the urinary tract.
- Gallstones: Hardened deposits in the gallbladder, a small organ under the liver. They can cause pain and other symptoms if they block the flow of bile.
- Bladder stones: Hard masses of minerals in the bladder. They occur when minerals in concentrated urine crystallize and form stones.
- Urolithiasis: The process of stone formation in the urinary tract, which includes the kidneys, bladder, ureters, and urethra.
- Nephrolithiasis: The formation of stones specifically in the kidneys.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Rocks
- Wikipedia's article - Rocks
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