EXTRACORPOREAL SHOCKWAVE LITHOTRIPSY
\ˈɛkstɹəkˌɔːpɔːɹˌi͡əl ʃˈɒkwe͡ɪv lˈɪθətɹˌɪpsi], \ˈɛkstɹəkˌɔːpɔːɹˌiəl ʃˈɒkweɪv lˈɪθətɹˌɪpsi], \ˈɛ_k_s_t_ɹ_ə_k_ˌɔː_p_ɔː_ɹ_ˌiə_l ʃ_ˈɒ_k_w_eɪ_v l_ˈɪ_θ_ə_t_ɹ_ˌɪ_p_s_i]\
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The destruction of a calculus of the kidney, ureter, bladder, or gallbladder by physical forces, including crushing with a lithotriptor through a catheter. Focused percutaneous ultrasound and focused hydraulic shock waves may be used without surgery. Lithotripsy does not include the dissolving of stones by acids or litholysis. Lithotripsy by laser is LITHOTRIPSY, LASER.
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