lithotripsies

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A form of lithotripsy — A treatment, typically using ultrasound shock waves or crushing with a surgical instrument, by which a kidney stone or similar calculus is broken into particles small enough to be voided or washed out.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of lithotripsy
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