Batu
Batu
Batu (/bɑːtuː/; from the Malay word batu meaning "stone") is a term used in various medical contexts.
Etymology
The term Batu is derived from the Malay language, where it is used to denote "stone". In medical terminology, it is often used to refer to certain types of hard formations in the body, such as kidney stones or gallstones.
Pronunciation
In English, Batu is pronounced as /bɑːtuː/.
Medical Usage
In medical contexts, Batu is often used to refer to hard formations in the body, such as:
- Kidney stone: A hard deposit made of minerals and salts that forms inside the kidneys.
- Gallstone: A hardened deposit within the fluid in the gallbladder, a small organ under the liver.
Related Terms
- Lithiasis: The process of stone formation in the body.
- Nephrolithiasis: The condition of having kidney stones.
- Cholelithiasis: The condition of having gallstones.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Batu
- Wikipedia's article - Batu
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