Translation guide
A urolith is a stone formed in the urinary tract. In Japanese, the general term is 尿路結石, but more specific terms like 腎結石 (kidney stone) or 膀胱結石 (bladder stone) are often used depending on location.
The broad medical concept of a stone anywhere in the urinary tract.
Standard medical term for a urolith or urinary calculus. Used in formal and clinical contexts.
For treating uroliths, it is important to drink plenty of fluids.
A stone specifically located in the kidney.
Common term for kidney stone. Often used in everyday conversation and medical settings.
It seems I have a constitution prone to kidney stones.
A stone located in the bladder.
Specific term for bladder stone. Used in veterinary and human medicine.
Surgery for bladder stones in dogs is commonly performed.
A stone lodged in the ureter.
Used when the stone is specifically in the ureter. Often associated with severe pain.
I went to the emergency room because of severe pain from a ureteral stone.
A stone in the urethra.
Rarely used; most stones are named by their location of origin. May appear in veterinary contexts.
Urethral stones can cause urinary obstruction.
In casual conversation, Japanese speakers often use 結石 (けっせき) alone when the context is clear, or specify the organ (e.g., 腎臓の石). For medical accuracy, use the compound terms above.