calculus
US /ˈkæl.kjə.ləs/
UK /ˈkæl.kjə.ləs/
1.
calcolo
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.
Sta studiando il calcolo all'università.
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Calculus is essential for many fields of science and engineering.
Il calcolo è essenziale per molti campi della scienza e dell'ingegneria.
2.
calcolo, tartaro
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.
Al paziente è stato diagnosticato un calcolo renale.
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Dental calculus, also known as tartar, can lead to gum disease.
Il tartaro dentale, noto anche come placca, può portare a malattie gengivali.