lithogenic

lithogenicadjective
Relational adjective describing origin from or tendency to form stone/rock material; not normally gradable.
Traductions
lithogèneMédecine : qui favorise la formation de calculs.
A lithogenic diet may increase the risk of gallstone formation.
Un régime lithogène peut augmenter le risque de formation de calculs biliaires.
Traductions supplémentaires
détritiqueGéologie : formé à partir de produits de l’altération et de la fragmentation des roches.
Définitions
Tending to produce calculi (stones) within the body, such as kidney or gallstones.
A lithogenic diet may increase the risk of gallstone formation.
Formed from, produced by, or consisting of the breakdown products of rock.
Lithogenic sediments dominate the seafloor near the river delta.