Definitions for "Oxalate"
A chemical that combines with calcium in urine to form the most common type of kidney stone (calcium oxalate stone).
A chemical compound that is found in most calcium kidney stones. It binds strongly with calcium. Dietary sources of oxalate include tea, chocolate, green leafy vegetables, nuts, tomatoes and some cola soft drinks. Byproduct of ascorbic acid metabolism, high urinary concentrations may precipitate Ca Ox calculi, oxalate intake and abnormal intestinal Ca++ absorption may cause calculi.
Keywords:  salt, acid
A salt of oxalic acid.