calculus

DEFINITION of calculus

In medical terms, “calculus” refers to a concretion of material, typically mineral salts, that forms in an organ or duct of the body, often called a stone. These can occur in various locations such as the gallbladder, kidneys, ureters, bladder, or urethra, and their formation is known as lithiasis.

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ETYMOLOGY of calculus

The word “calculus” comes from latin, meaning “small pebble” or “stone,” derived from calx (limestone). This name originated because ancient Romans used small stones (calculi) as counters for counting and calculating on boards, leading to the word’s association with computation, a sense used by Cicero. The modern mathematical field, shortened from “differential calculus,” developed by Newton and Leibniz, adopted this term to describe a system of calculation with infinitesimals, though it’s also used for other systems like 

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RELATED TERMS to calculus

Nephrolithiasis Urolithiasis Cholelithiasis

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DERIVATIONS of calculus

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Med roots Appendix A Prefixes Appendix B Combining Forms Appendix C Suffixes Appendix D Suffix forms