Brick
Brick (medical)
Brick (pronounced: /brɪk/) is a term used in the medical field, particularly in the context of urology and nephrology, to refer to a type of kidney stone that is large and hard, similar to a brick in shape and size. The term is not commonly used in formal medical literature but is often used colloquially among healthcare professionals.
Etymology
The term "brick" is derived from the Old English word "bric", which means a small, hard block of baked clay. In the medical context, it is used metaphorically to describe the hardness and size of certain types of kidney stones.
Related Terms
- Kidney stone: A hard, crystalline mineral material formed within the kidney or urinary tract.
- Urolithiasis: The process of forming stones in the kidney, bladder, and/or urethra.
- Nephrolithiasis: The condition of having kidney stones.
- Renal colic: A type of pain that can be caused by kidney stones.
- Lithotripsy: A medical procedure used to treat kidney stones.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Brick
- Wikipedia's article - Brick
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