microlithiasis


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microlithiasis

 [mi″kro-lĭ-thi´ah-sis]
the formation of minute concretions in an organ.
microlithiasis alveola´ris pulmo´num (pulmonary alveolar microlithiasis) a condition simulating pulmonary tuberculosis, with deposition of minute calculi in the alveoli of the lungs.

mi·cro·li·thi·a·sis

(mī'krō-li-thī'ă-sis),
The formation, presence, or discharge of minute concretions, or gravel, for example, testicular microlithiasis.

microlithiasis

/mi·cro·li·thi·a·sis/ (mi″kro-lĭ-thi´ah-sis) the formation of minute concretions in an organ.
microlithiasis alveola´ris pulmo´num , pulmonary alveolar microlithiasis deposition of minute, sandlike calculi in the pulmonary alveoli.

mi·cro·li·thi·a·sis

(mī'krō-li-thī'ă-sis)
The formation, presence, or discharge of minute concretions, or gravel.

microlithiasis

the formation of minute concretions in an organ.
microlithiasis alveolaris pulmonum
a rare condition in dogs of unknown etiology. There is deposition of minute calculi in the alveoli of the lungs and progressively compromised pulmonary function so that the affected dog shows dyspnea, cough and fatigue. Called also pulmonary calcinosis, and pumice-stone lung. Called also pulmonary alveolar microlithiasis.
pulmonary alveolar microlithiasis
see microlithiasis alveolaris pulmonum (above).
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But it remains unclear what the optimum follow-up care is for patients with testicular microlithiasis, which is characterized at sonography by multiple micro-calcifications in the testes.
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