1. (noun) calculus, concretion
a hard lump produced by the concretion of mineral salts; found in hollow organs or ducts of the body
Synonyms: tophus, coalescence, conglutination, infinitesimal calculus, compression, calculus, concretion, coalition, compaction, densification, tartar, coalescency
2. (noun) tartar, calculus, tophus
an incrustation that forms on the teeth and gums
Synonyms: potassium bitartrate, tophus, chalkstone, infinitesimal calculus, calculus, concretion, cream of tartar, dragon, potassium hydrogen tartrate, tartar
3. (noun) calculus, infinitesimal calculus
the branch of mathematics that is concerned with limits and with the differentiation and integration of functions
Synonyms: calculus, infinitesimal calculus, tartar, concretion, tophus
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