lithotripsy

DEFINITION of lithotripsy

Using shock waves (ESWL) or lasers to break stones (calculi) into small fragments for passing.

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ETYMOLOGY of lithotripsy

Greek lithos (stone) + tribein (to rub/grind)

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RELATED TERMS to lithotripsy

nephrolithiasis calculus ureteroscopy

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DERIVATIONS of lithotripsy

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Query

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Med roots Appendix A Prefixes Appendix B Combining Forms Appendix C Suffixes Appendix D Suffix forms