Lithotripsy
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈlɪθ.əˌtɹɪp.si/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Lithotripsy is a noun meaning (surgery) A treatment, typically using ultrasound shock waves or crushing with a surgical instrument, by which a kidney stone or similar calculus is broken into particles small enough to be voided or washed out.
Meaning
(surgery) A treatment, typically using ultrasound shock waves or crushing with a surgical instrument, by which a kidney stone or similar calculus is broken into particles small enough to be voided or washed out.
Word Forms
- lithotripsies
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include intracorporeal, extracorporeal, electrohydraulic, shockwave, nephrolithotripsy, litholapaxy.
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