Urolithiasis (also known as Urinary Lithiasis, Lithiasis, Urinary): Formation of stones in any part of the URINARY TRACT, usually in the KIDNEY; URINARY BLADDER; or the URETER.

NIH MeSH · D052878Diseases

Urolithiasis

Also known asUrinary Lithiasis · Lithiasis, Urinary

Definition

Formation of stones in any part of the URINARY TRACT, usually in the KIDNEY; URINARY BLADDER; or the URETER.

MeSH classification

  • C12.050.351.968.967
  • C12.200.777.967
  • C12.950.967

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Common questions about Urolithiasis

What does Urolithiasis mean in medicine?
Formation of stones in any part of the URINARY TRACT, usually in the KIDNEY; URINARY BLADDER; or the URETER. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Urolithiasis known by any other names?
Yes. Urolithiasis is also referred to as Urinary Lithiasis, Lithiasis, Urinary in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Urolithiasis sit in the medical classification?
Urolithiasis falls under the broader medical category "Diseases" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: C12.050.351.968.967, C12.200.777.967, C12.950.967). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D052878) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗