Stein

Stein (stīn)

Stein is a term of German origin, often used in medical terminology. It is not a standalone term, but it is commonly found as a suffix in various medical terms.

Pronunciation

The term is pronounced as "stīn".

Etymology

The term "Stein" is derived from the German language, where it means "stone". In medical terminology, it is often used to denote a hard, stone-like formation in the body, such as in the term "cholelithiasis" (gallstones).

Related Terms

• Cholelithiasis: A medical condition characterized by the formation of gallstones.
• Nephrolithiasis: A condition in which kidney stones are present in the kidney.
• Urolithiasis: A condition where stones are found in the urinary system, including the kidneys and bladder.
• Sialolithiasis: A condition characterized by the formation of salivary stones.

See Also

• Lith: A suffix used in medical terminology to denote stone or stone-like formations.
• -iasis: A suffix used in medical terminology to denote a condition or disease.

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Stein
• Wikipedia's article - Stein

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