ANTILITHICS
\ˌantɪlˈɪθɪks], \ˌantɪlˈɪθɪks], \ˌa_n_t_ɪ_l_ˈɪ_θ_ɪ_k_s]\
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A substance that prevents the formation of calculi in the urinary organs. The chief antilithics-according as the calculi are lithic acid or phosphatic- are alkalies or acids; with revellents, especially change of air; tonics, as diosma crenata[?], and uva ursi[?].
By Robley Dunglison
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