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calculus vs ptyalith

ptyalith vs calculus

calculus and ptyalith both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
calculus Yes No No No
ptyalith Yes No No No
As nouns, ptyalith is a hyponym of calculus; that is, ptyalith is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than calculus:
  • calculus: a hard lump produced by the concretion of mineral salts; found in hollow organs or ducts of the body
  • ptyalith: calculus in a salivary gland
calculus (noun) ptyalith (noun)
the branch of mathematics that is concerned with limits and with the differentiation and integration of functions calculus in a salivary gland
a hard lump produced by the concretion of mineral salts; found in hollow organs or ducts of the body
an incrustation that forms on the teeth and gums
Difference between calculus and ptyalith

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