Which of the following statements is NOT true about the root lith/o?
A. It means stone and in a urology context, it refers to an accumulation of mineral salts and calcium.
B. When combined with the root ureter/o (ureterolith), it means a stone in the urine.
C. When combined with the root nephr/o (nephrolith), it means kidney stone.
D. When combined with the root cysto (cystolith), it refers to a stone in the bladder.
E. Some health care professions translate it as calculus, which means "little rocks."
Answer: B
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