nephrolithic

Meanings

• adjective

  Relating to or involving kidney stones.

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Variants

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nephrologies , nephrologist , nephrologists , nephrology

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Etymology

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From nephros (Greek for kidney) + lithos (Greek for stone)

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Trivia

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1. Nephrolithic kidney stones can cause severe pain and discomfort.

2. The prevalence of kidney stones is increasing worldwide.

3. The oldest known evidence of kidney stones dates back to 4000 BC.

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Related Concepts

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1. urolithiasis: A broader term for stone formation in the urinary system, which includes kidney stones.

2. nephrology: A medical specialty dealing with the kidneys and their functions.

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Culture

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In medical context, nephrolithic is used to describe conditions or treatments related to kidney stones. It is a significant health concern affecting millions of people worldwide.

How to Memorize "nephrolithic"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a kidney with a stone inside.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with kidney stones.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the phrase 'kidney stone' as a mnemonic for 'nephrolithic'.

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