Source:http://linkedlifedata.com/resource/phenotype/id/HP:0000787
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"The presence of calculi (stones) in the kidneys." [HPO:probinson]
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| skos:prefLabel |
Nephrolithiasis
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| skos:altLabel |
Kidney stones,
Renal calculi,
Renal stones
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| skos:notation |
MeSH:D053040 "Nephrolithiasis",
UMLS:C0392525 "Nephrolithiasis"
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| skos:note |
Urinary stone disease is caused by supersaturation of the urine by stone forming substances including calcium, oxalate, and uric acid. Crystals or foreign bodies can act as a nidus for further stone formation. THe resulting kidney stones (calculi) lead to symptoms if they become impacted in the ureter.
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