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lithotripsy

(lit̸h′ə trip′sē)

a noninvasive medical procedure in which ultrasound generated by a machine () pulverizes kidney stones or gallstones into small pieces that can be excreted

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noun pl. lith·o·trip·sies

Pulverization of kidney stones or gallstones by means of a lithotripter.

Origin:

Origin: litho-

Origin: + Greek trīpsis, a rubbing, pounding (from trībein, to rub, pound; see lithotripter)

Origin: + -y²

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