urolithiasis
/ˌjʊroʊlɪˈθaɪəsɪs/
noun
- A medical condition in which stones form in the urinary tract (kidneys, ureters, bladder, or urethra).
- Drinking enough water each day can help prevent urolithiasis.
- The hospital's urology department specializes in treating urolithiasis with modern techniques.
- Urolithiasis is a painful condition that affects millions of people worldwide.