also  ca*lix  n, pl  ca*lyx*es  or  ca*ly*ces  also  ca*li*ces  :  a cuplike division of the renal pelvis surrounding one or more renal papillae .
 
 
 
Similar sounding terms:  calix   calx  cu·lex  gallicus 
 
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