LITHOTRIPSY
\lˈɪθətɹˌɪpsi], \lˈɪθətɹˌɪpsi], \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.
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
By Willam Alexander Newman Dorland