CALCULUS

(Lat.), n. m. Kaal(kasl)'ku"l(ku<l)-u3s(u*s). Dim of calx (q. v.). Gr., \i6ihov. Fr., calcul. Ger., Stein, Kalkstein, Stemchen, Concrement, steiniges Concrement. It., calcolo Sp cdlculo. An aggregation (generally pathological) of matter forming a concretion, more or le resembling a pebble or a particle of gravel, in a canal or a hollow organ of the body. Adherent c. One that has become attached to the wall of the organ or canal in which it is situated. [L, 213.] Alternating c. One that is made up of alternate layers of the different materials that enter into its composition. [L, 213.] Alvine c. See Intestinal c. Ammomaco-magnesian-phosphate c. A c. composed of phosphate of ammonium and magnesium. Ammoniaco-magnesian-and phosphate-of-lime c. A c. composed of phosphates of ammonium, magnesium, and calcium. In the bladder, they are gray or white, light, and large, and conform to the organ in shape A, ape; A", at; A, ah; A, all; Ch. chin: Ch*, loch (Scottish): [s. 26]