Either of two inherited (autosomal recessive) metabolic disorders in which there is excessive oxalate excretion in the urine, with deposition of oxalate crystals in the kidneys and other organs and (especially in the more severe form) renal failure in early life.
Origin
1950s. Compare French oxalose.
Definition of oxalosis in US English:
oxalosis
noun
Either of two inherited (autosomal recessive) metabolic disorders in which there is excessive oxalate excretion in the urine, with deposition of oxalate crystals in the kidneys and other organs and (especially in the more severe form) renal failure in early life.