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calculus
1) An abnormal concretion occurring mostly in the urinary and biliary tracts, usually composed of mineral salts. Also called stones.
2) A concretion usually of mineral salts around organic material found especially in hollow organs or ducts.
3) A concretion on teeth: tartar.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Medical
- Category: Human genome
- Company: National Library of Medicine
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