lithiasis
(noun) the formation of stones (calculi) in an internal organ
Source: WordNet® 3.1
lithiasis (plural lithiases)
(medicine) The process of forming stone-like deposits or calculi formed in an internal organ, such as a gallstone in the gall bladder.
Source: Wiktionary
Li*thi"a*sis, n. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr. (Med.)
Definition: The formation of stony concretions or calculi in any part of the body, especially in the bladder and urinary passages. Dunglison.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
28 November 2024
(noun) the fusion of originally different inflected forms (resulting in a reduction in the use of inflections)
According to Guinness World Records, the largest coffee press is 230 cm (7 ft 6 in) in height and 72 cm (2 ft 4 in) in diameter and was created by Salzillo Tea and Coffee (Spain) in Murcia, Spain, in February 2007. The cafetière consists of a stainless steel container, a filtering piston, and a superior lid.
