Harnstein

derNoun

urinary stone; kidney stone

Word details

German meaning
Ein fester, kristalliner Stoff, der sich in den Harnwegen bildet und zu Schmerzen und anderen gesundheitlichen Problemen führen kann.
English meaning
urinary stone
Synonym
Nierenstein
German example
Er hatte starke Schmerzen wegen eines Harnsteins.
English example
He had severe pain because of a urinary stone.
Type
Noun
Article
der
Singular Form
der Harnstein
Plural Form
die Harnsteine

Example sentences with “Harnstein”

  1. Der Arzt hat einen Harnstein festgestellt. (The doctor diagnosed a urinary stone.)

Frequently asked questions

Is Harnstein the same as Nierenstein?

A 'Nierenstein' (kidney stone) is a specific type of 'Harnstein' (urinary stone).