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lithotripsy

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Etymology

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From litho- (relating to a stone or calculus) +‎ Ancient Greek τρῖψῐς (trîpsis, rubbing, friction) +‎ -y.

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  • IPA(key): /ˈlɪθ.əˌtɹɪp.si/

Noun

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lithotripsy (plural lithotripsies)

  1. (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.

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