Definition

A stone or calcified mass that forms in the urinary tract, often causing pain or blockage.

Example

The doctor explained that the patient had a urolith that needed to be removed surgically.

Conversation

I heard my friend had to go to the hospital because of a urolith.

Oh no, that's really concerning! What happened?

She had severe pain, and they found a urolith in her urinary tract.

I hope she recovers quickly; that sounds really uncomfortable.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Urolith is formed from "uro-" (from Greek "ouron", meaning urine) and "lithos" (meaning stone). The word refers to a stone formed in the urinary tract or bladder.

Memory Tip

Think of 'uro-' relating to urine and 'lith' meaning stone — together, they describe a stone that forms in the urinary system.

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