Usage Note
Nierenstein is a hard mineral deposit that forms in the kidney. Passing a stone causes intense Nierenkolik (renal colic). Viel trinken (drinking plenty of water) is the main preventive advice.
Examples
"Der Nierenstein verursachte starke Schmerzen im Rücken und wurde schließlich zertrümmert."
Natural Translation
The kidney stone caused severe back pain and was eventually shattered.
Literal Translation
The kidney stone caused strong pain in the back and was finally shattered.
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