calculous

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Powdered, they have been supposed peculiarly serviceable in calculous disorders.

From The Botanist's Companion, Volume II by Salisbury, William

Its juice acts energetically on the kidneys, and dissolves the calculous formations of earthy phosphates which frequently form in the bladder.

From Herbal Simples Approved for Modern Uses of Cure by Fernie, William Thomas

The disease may be acute or chronic—the first by reason of acute, adhesive inflammation blocking the outlet, the second by gradual thickening and ulceration of the sheath and blocking by the sebaceous and calculous accretion.

From Special Report on Diseases of Cattle by United States. Bureau of Animal Industry

Dr. Thornton says: "I have used old wine of white Currants for calculous affections, and it has surpassed all expectation."

From Herbal Simples Approved for Modern Uses of Cure by Fernie, William Thomas

Much of the renown acquired for Kentucky by her surgeons was in the treatment of calculous diseases.

From Pioneer Surgery in Kentucky A Sketch by Yandell, David Wendel