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cal⋅cu⋅lous

[kal-kyuh-luhs]
–adjective Pathology.
characterized by the presence of calculus, or stone.

Origin:
1400–50; late ME calculose, full of stones < L calculōsus, equiv. to calcul(us) small stone (see calculus ) + -ōsus -ous
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cal·cu·lous   (kāl'kyə-ləs)   
adj.  Relating to, caused by, or having a calculus or calculi.
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Main Entry: cal·cu·lous
Pronunciation: 'kal-ky&-l&s
Function: adjective
: caused or characterized by a calculus or calculi
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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