Relating to, containing, or caused by calculi (stone-like deposits); affected by the formation of stones in the body.
From Latin calculosus, from calculus. This medical adjective directly describes conditions involving the formation or presence of stone-like mineral deposits.
In medicine, 'calculous' versus 'non-calculous' is a crucial distinction—calculous cholecystitis means gallstones are present, which changes treatment options, so this small word can determine whether surgery is needed.
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