lithotripsy

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Synonyms: lithotrity

Antonyms: lithotrity

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|surgery}} A [[treatment]], typically using [[ultrasound]] [[shock wave]]s or [[crush]]ing with a [[surgical]] [[instrument]], by which a [[kidney stone]] or similar [[calculus]] is broken into [[particle]]s small enough to be [[void]]ed or [[wash out|washed out]].

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