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lithotripsy

Pronunciation: /ˈlɪθəˌtrɪpsi/

Definition of lithotripsy

noun

[mass noun] Surgery

a treatment, typically using ultrasound shock waves, by which a kidney stone or other calculus is broken into small particles that can be passed out by the body.