pyelotomy

/paɪəlɒˈtɒmi/

Definitions

1. noun

a surgical incision into the renal pelvis, especially to relieve obstruction or for the removal of stones

“The doctor performed a pyelotomy on the patient to remove the kidney stone.”

Synonyms

  • nephropexy
  • pyelolithotomy

Antonyms

  • pyeloplasty