lithotripsy noun. ['lɪƟǝ(ʊ)trɪpsi] M19.
[from LITHO- + Greek tripsis rubbing, grinding + -Y³: cf. LITHONTRIPTIC.]
Medicine. The operation of breaking or wearing down stones in the bladder, kidney, etc., by mechanical or ultrasonic means.

■ lithotripter noun a machine which generates and focuses ultrasonic waves to shatter stones in the bladder or kidney L20.

■ litho'triptic adjective M19.

■ lithotriptor noun (rare) = LITHOTRITE E19.

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