lithotony

/lɪθɒtəni/

Definitions

1. noun

A medical treatment in which stones are crushed or shattered with a strong sound wave, typically used to treat kidney stones or gallstones.

“The doctor recommended lithotony for my sister’s kidney stone problem.”

Synonyms

  • lithotripsy
  • shock wave therapy

Antonyms

  • phlebotomy
  • surgery