Clinical Diagnosis · Urinary System · Medium
Nephrolithiasis
Meaning: The formation of stones within the kidney, which can cause severe colicky loin pain.
In practice: CT KUB confirmed nephrolithiasis with a 6 mm stone in the right kidney.
Word parts
- nephr- means kidney
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