kidney stone

noun

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

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Some people claim that drinking olive oil and lemon juice can treat various conditions, like kidney stones, joint pain, and premature aging. Michelle Pugle, Verywell Health, 23 Dec. 2025 Routhenstein warned that people prone to calcium oxalate kidney stones may also want to limit their intake. Christina Manian, Health, 19 Dec. 2025 Following Aquilo-Caudra’s instructions, Moreno went to the doctor and found out there was a large kidney stone that was blocking the functions in her right kidney. Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 5 Dec. 2025 Overconsumption of walnuts has also been linked to kidney stones in some people. Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 4 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for kidney stone

Word History

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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“Kidney stone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kidney%20stone. Accessed 1 Jan. 2026.

Medical Definition

kidney stone

noun
: a calculus in the kidney

called also renal calculus

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