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lithotripsy

lith·o·trip·sy [ líthō trìpsee ]


noun 
Definition:
 
medical fragmentation of stone: the fragmentation of a stone in the urinary system or gallbladder, e.g. with ultrasound shock waves, so that the gravel can be passed naturally

[Mid-19th century. <litho- + Greek tripsis "rubbing"]
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