NONINVASIVE LITHOLAPAXY
\nˌɒnɪnvˈe͡ɪsɪv lˈɪθəlˌapaksi], \nˌɒnɪnvˈeɪsɪv lˈɪθəlˌapaksi], \n_ˌɒ_n_ɪ_n_v_ˈeɪ_s_ɪ_v l_ˈɪ_θ_ə_l_ˌa_p_a_k_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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