Litholytic
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Litholytic is an adjective meaning Pertaining to the dissolution of stones, especially calculi such as gallstones, kidney stones, etc.
Meaning
Pertaining to the dissolution of stones, especially calculi such as gallstones, kidney stones, etc.
More Meanings
- A medicinal substance that has a litholytic effect.
Example Sentences
Retrograde irrigation of the renal pelvis with litholytic solutions (Instrumental kidney stone chemolysis).
Phyllanthus niuri (chanca piedra) herb is a traditional litholytic; its Spanish common name translates as “stone breaker.”
Varuna is one of the best litholytic herbs and has been used throughout the ages for the treatment of urolithiasis and crystalluria.
Chance of recurrence The follow-up of patients who have become stone-free after combined ESWL/ adjuvant litholytic therapy is still relatively short.
Word Forms
- litholytics
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include lithiatic, lithiasic, lithotritic, urolithiatic, lithonthryptic, lithotomical.
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