Definitions for calculousˈkæl kyə ləs

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Random House Webster's College Dictionary

cal•cu•lousˈkæl kyə ləs(adj.)

  1. characterized by the presence of calculus, or stone.

    Category: Pathology

Origin of calculous:

1400–50; late ME < L

Princeton's WordNet

  1. calculous(adj)

    relating to or caused by or having a calculus or calculi

Wiktionary

  1. calculous(Adjective)

    Of, pertaining to or containing calculi

Webster Dictionary

  1. Calculous(adj)

    of the nature of a calculus; like stone; gritty; as, a calculous concretion

  2. Calculous(adj)

    caused, or characterized, by the presence of a calculus or calculi; a, a calculous disorder; affected with gravel or stone; as, a calculous person


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