Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

calculi

Noun

/ˈkalkyəˌlī/

Definition

Calculi are small stones or crystalline masses that can form in various parts of the body, especially in organs like the kidneys or gallbladder, often as a result of mineral buildup.

Examples

Doctors found calculi in the patient’s kidneys during the ultrasound.
She was advised to drink more water to help prevent the formation of calculi.
Surgical removal of the gallbladder is sometimes necessary if calculi cause severe pain.