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Antonyms for calculi

Grammar : Noun
Spell : kal-kyuh-luh s
Phonetic Transcription : ˈkæl kyə ləs


Definition of calculi

Origin :
  • 1660s, from Latin calculus "reckoning, account," originally "pebble used as a reckoning counter," diminutive of calx (genitive calcis) "limestone" (see chalk (n.)). Modern mathematical sense is a shortening of differential calculus. Also used from 1732 to mean kidney stones, etc., then generally for "concretion occurring accidentally in the animal body," such as dental plaque. Related: Calculous (adj.).
  • As in mathematics : noun arithmetic
  • As in gallstone : noun mass in gallbladder
Example sentences :
  • Intestinal concretions (calculi or stones in the intestines).
  • Extract from : « Special Report on Diseases of the Horse » by United States Department of Agriculture
  • Calculi may be globular, ovoid, cylindrical, and truncated cones.
  • Extract from : « A System of Practical Medicine By American Authors, Vol. II » by Various
  • Hence the Greek name ψηφοι, and the Roman calculi and scrupuli; from whence scrupus, a table-man, or chessman.
  • Extract from : « The Archaeology and Prehistoric Annals of Scotland » by Daniel Wilson
  • The number of calculi which may be present at any time or be produced in the course of years ranges from one to several thousand.
  • Extract from : « A System of Practical Medicine By American Authors, Vol. II » by Various
  • One case154 is reported in which 7802 calculi were found in the gall-bladder, but they must have been very minute in size.
  • Extract from : « A System of Practical Medicine By American Authors, Vol. II » by Various
  • As a rule, in each case where the calculi are multiple there is uniformity of color, shape, and composition.
  • Extract from : « A System of Practical Medicine By American Authors, Vol. II » by Various
  • The migration of calculi may take place by ulcerating through into neighboring hollow organs.
  • Extract from : « A System of Practical Medicine By American Authors, Vol. II » by Various
  • The migrations of calculi produce symptoms so characteristic that error is hardly possible.
  • Extract from : « A System of Practical Medicine By American Authors, Vol. II » by Various
  • Not unfrequently the gall-bladder, full of calculi, is thus shut off from the liver permanently.
  • Extract from : « A System of Practical Medicine By American Authors, Vol. II » by Various
  • Biliary fistul communicating externally, caused by the migration of calculi, are comparatively common.
  • Extract from : « A System of Practical Medicine By American Authors, Vol. II » by Various

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