Meaning of the word calculus in English
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calculus
US /ˈkæl.kjə.ləs/
UK /ˈkæl.kjə.ləs/
Noun
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the branch of mathematics that deals with the finding and properties of derivatives and integrals of functions, by methods originally based on the summation of infinitesimal differences. The two main types are differential calculus and integral calculus.
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She is studying calculus in college.
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Calculus is essential for many fields of science and engineering.
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a concretion formed in the body, especially in the kidney or gallbladder; a stone
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The patient was diagnosed with a kidney calculus.
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Dental calculus, also known as tartar, can lead to gum disease.
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