lithotripsy

Noun

Meaning

The operation of crushing a stone in the bladder with an instrument called lithotriptor or lithotrite; lithotrity.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

lithium lithic lithiasis lithia litharge ESWL lithotrity lithectomy lithoclasty extracorporeal shockwave therapy lithic acid ESWT extracorporeal shock wave acoustic wave treatment focused shock waves

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Phrases with the word

extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy

Examples

Extracorporeal lithotripsy works best with stones between 4 mm and 20 mm (0.4 cm and 2.0 cm) in diameter that are still located in the kidney. Source: Internet

Laser lithotripsy is another technique, which involves the use of a holmium yttrium aluminium garnet (Ho:YAG) laser to fragment stones in the bladder, ureters, and kidneys. Source: Internet

In 1980, Dornier MedTech introduced extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy for breaking up stones via acoustical pulses, and this technique has since come into widespread use. Source: Internet

Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) is a noninvasive technique for the removal of kidney stones. Source: Internet

These treatments also appear to be a useful adjunct to lithotripsy. Source: Internet

Lithotripsy: Some kidney stones may be shattered into small pieces that can pass in the urine. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

lithotomy position lithotripsic lithotripsical lithotripter lithotriptic lithotriptist