kidney stone

noun

: a calculus (as of calcium salts) in the kidney

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Regularly consuming more than 2,000 milligrams of vitamin C per day can give you an upset stomach and increase your risk for kidney stones. — Sarah Bradley, HEALTH, 22 Oct. 2026 Keep urine more dilute, reducing the concentration of minerals that can contribute to kidney stones. — Md Published, Verywell Health, 21 Oct. 2026 Some studies have shown that following high-protein diets can help burn extra calories, Aziz said, but consuming too much protein can increase the risk of kidney stones, heart attacks and strokes. — Sadie Chafe, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026 Shapiro says those with dealing with health issues such gallstones or bile duct obstruction, kidney stones, iron-deficiency anemia, and liver disease should consult their doctors. — Nadine El Chaer, Vogue, 19 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for kidney stone

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First Known Use

1874, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of kidney stone was in 1874

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Medical Definition

kidney stone

noun
: a calculus in the kidney

called also renal calculus

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