lithotripsy

lith·o·trip·sy

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [lith-uh-trip-see]
- /ˈlɪθ əˌtrɪp si/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [lith-uh-trip-see]
- /ˈlɪθ əˌtrɪp si/

Definitions of lithotripsy word

noun plural lithotripsy the pulverization and removal of urinary calculi using a lithotripter. 1
noun lithotripsy 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. 1
noun lithotripsy the use of ultrasound, often generated by a lithotripter, to pulverize kidney stones and gallstones in situ 0
noun lithotripsy a noninvasive medical procedure in which ultrasound generated by a machine (ˈlithoˌtripter) pulverizes kidney stones or gallstones into small pieces that can be excreted 0

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Origin of lithotripsy

First appearance:

before 1825

One of the 37% newest English words

1825-35; litho- + Greek trîps(is) rubbing, wear + -y3; see lithotripter

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lithotripsy popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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