"lithogenesis" meaning in English

See lithogenesis in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Etymology: From litho- + genesis. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|litho|genesis}} litho- + genesis Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} lithogenesis (uncountable)
  1. (geology) The formation of sedimentary rock. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Geology
    Sense id: en-lithogenesis-en-noun-nZorFS1m Topics: geography, geology, natural-sciences
  2. (pathology) The formation of calculi (stony concretions). Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Pathology
    Sense id: en-lithogenesis-en-noun-zYsaAShC Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with litho- Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 36 64 Disambiguation of English terms prefixed with litho-: 44 56 Topics: medicine, pathology, sciences

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