lithotomy

lithotomy Definition

li·thoto·my (li t̸hät′ə mē)

noun pl. -·mies

Surgery the surgical removal of a calculus, or mineral concretion, by cutting into the bladder

Etymology: LL lithotomia < Gr: see litho- & -tomy

lithotomy Related Forms

lith′o·tom′ic (lit̸h′ə täm′ik) adjective

lithotomy Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

position: When looking at the lithotomy position I wondered if it mimics the position of the riders legs when mounted on the horse.

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