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Definition of Calculus
1. Noun. A hard lump produced by the concretion of mineral salts; found in hollow organs or ducts of the body. "Renal calculi can be very painful"
Specialized synonyms: Bladder Stone, Cystolith, Enterolith, Bilestone, Gallstone, Kidney Stone, Nephrolith, Renal Calculus, Urinary Calculus, Ptyalith, Salivary Calculus, Sialolith, Urolith
Generic synonyms: Rock, Stone
Derivative terms: Calculous
2. Noun. An incrustation that forms on the teeth and gums.
3. Noun. The branch of mathematics that is concerned with limits and with the differentiation and integration of functions.
Category relationships: Math, Mathematics, Maths
Generic synonyms: Pure Mathematics
Specialized synonyms: Analysis, Differential Calculus, Method Of Fluxions, Integral Calculus, Calculus Of Variations
Derivative terms: Calculate
Definition of Calculus
1. n. Any solid concretion, formed in any part of the body, but most frequent in the organs that act as reservoirs, and in the passages connected with them; as, biliary calculi; urinary calculi, etc.
Definition of Calculus
1. Noun. (dated countable) calculation, computation ¹
2. Noun. (countable mathematics) Any formal system in which symbolic expressions are manipulated according to fixed rules. ¹
3. Noun. (uncountable mathematics) Differential calculus and integral calculus considered as a single subject; analysis. ¹
4. Noun. (countable medicine) A stony concretion that forms in a bodily organ. ¹
5. Noun. (uncountable dentistry) Deposits of calcium phosphate salts on teeth. ¹
6. Noun. A decision-making method, especially one appropriate for a specialised realm. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Calculus
1. a branch of mathematics [n -LI or -LUSES]
Medical Definition of Calculus
1. A calcium salt concretion which forms on your teeth. Calculus deposits form on the teeth in areas which you do not floss or brush. If these concretions are left to build up on the tooth enamel, they will irritate the gum tissue, push it away from the tooth and promote progressive bone loss. Eventually the teeth can loosen and fall out. These deposits can be removed by a dentist or a dental hygienist on an annual to biannual basis. (renal) A solid concretion or stone which forms within the urinary tract (kidney). (27 Sep 1997)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Calculus
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