lithotrity

/ˌlɪθəˈtrɪti/

Definitions

1. noun

A medical treatment where a stone is broken up with a series of shocks or blows, especially using a lithotrite.

“The doctor recommended lithotrity to break up the large kidney stone.”

2. noun

A surgical instrument used to break up stones, especially in the urinary tract.

“The lithotrity was used to break up the bladder stone and remove it through surgery.”

Synonyms

  • lithotripsy
  • urolitholysis

Antonyms

  • kidney calcification
  • stone formation