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oxalosis

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oxalosis /ox·a·lo·sis/ (ok″sah-lo´sis) generalized deposition of calcium oxalate in renal and extrarenal tissues, as may occur in primary hyperoxaluria.
ox·a·lo·sis (ks-lss)
n.
The widespread deposition of calcium oxalate crystals in the kidneys, bones, arterial media, and myocardium, with increased urinary excretion of oxalate.

oxalosis
[ok′səlō′sis]
a condition in which calcium oxalate crystals accumulate in the kidneys, heart, and other organs and urinary excretion of oxalate increases. Oxalosis-inducing agents include oxalic acid, methoxyflurane, ethylene glycol, and ascorbic acid.

oxalosis
generalized deposition of calcium oxalate, in renal and extrarenal tissues, as may occur in primary hyperoxaluria.

pulmonary oxalosis
results from infection with Aspergillus niger; the fungus produces oxalic acid which causes tissue necrosis in adjacent tissues.


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