Lithotrity

[li'θɔtriti]

Definition

(n.) The operation of breaking a stone in the bladder into small pieces capable of being voided.

Editor: Tracy

Definition

n. the operation of crushing a stone in the bladder so that its fragments may be removed through the urethra—also Lith′otripsy.—ns. Lithothryp′tist Lith′othryptor Lithotrip′tist Lith′otriptor Lith′otritist one who practises lithotrity; Lith′othrypty; Lith′otrite Lith′otritor an apparatus for crushing a stone in the bladder.—adjs. Lithotrit′ic Lithotrip′tic—also Lithothryp′tic.

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