amygdalolith
|a-myg-da-lo-lith|
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/əˈmɪɡdələˌlɪθ/
calcified tonsil stone
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amygdalolith' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'amygdalē,' meaning 'almond,' and 'lithos,' meaning 'stone.'
Historical Evolution
'amygdalē' and 'lithos' combined to form the term 'amygdalolith,' which has been used in medical terminology to describe calcified stones in the tonsils.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to any almond-shaped stone, but over time it evolved into its current medical usage referring to tonsil stones.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a calcified stone or concretion found in the tonsils.
The patient was diagnosed with an amygdalolith after experiencing throat discomfort.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/07/15 07:21