Acalculous

Pronunciation: /eɪˈkælkjʊləs/

Definitions of acalculous

adjective relating to or characterized by the absence of calculi (stones) in a body part

Example Sentences

A1 The doctor diagnosed the patient with acalculous cholecystitis.

A2 Acalculous gallbladder disease is a condition that affects some people.

B1 The medical report indicated that the patient had acalculous pancreatitis.

B2 The specialist recommended a treatment plan for the acalculous biliary disease.

C1 The research study focused on the pathophysiology of acalculous cholecystitis.

C2 The expert provided insights into the management of acalculous biliary disorders.

Examples of acalculous in a Sentence

formal The patient was diagnosed with acalculous cholecystitis, a condition characterized by inflammation of the gallbladder without the presence of gallstones.

informal My friend was relieved to find out that her stomach pain was just due to acalculous indigestion and not something more serious.

slang I heard that Bob's been having some acalculous issues lately, poor guy.

figurative Her decision-making process was like an acalculous equation, unpredictable and without a clear solution.

Grammatical Forms of acalculous

• past tense: acalculated
• plural: acalculous
• comparative: more acalculous
• superlative: most acalculous
• present tense: acalculates
• future tense: will acalculate
• perfect tense: has acalculated
• continuous tense: is acalculating
• singular: acalculous
• positive degree: acalculous
• infinitive: to acalculate
• gerund: acalculating
• participle: acalculated

Origin and Evolution of acalculous

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'acalculous' originated from the combination of the prefix 'a-' meaning 'without' and the word 'calculous' which comes from Latin 'calculōsus' meaning 'full of small stones'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the medical field to describe conditions or diseases that do not involve the formation of calculi or stones, the term 'acalculous' has evolved to be used in various fields to indicate the absence or lack of calculi or stones in different contexts.