CALCULOUS

calculous

(adjective) relating to or caused by or having a calculus or calculi

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Adjective

calculous (comparative more calculous, superlative most calculous)

(pathology) Of, pertaining to or containing calculi

Synonyms

• calculary

Source: Wiktionary


Cal"cu*lous, a. Etym: [L. calculosus.]

1. Of the nature of a calculus; like stone; gritty; as, a calculous concretion. Sir T. Browne.

2. Caused, or characterized, by the presence of a calculus or calculi; a, a calculous disorder; affected with gravel or stone; as, a calculous person.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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