lithotripter

lith·o·trip·ter

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [lith-uh-trip-ter]
- /ˈlɪθ əˌtrɪp tər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [lith-uh-trip-ter]
- /ˈlɪθ əˌtrɪp tər/

Definitions of lithotripter word

noun lithotripter a device used for fragmenting kidney stones with ultrasound waves. 1
noun lithotripter (surgery) A device used in lithotripsy. 1
noun lithotripter a machine that pulverizes kidney stones by ultrasound as an alternative to their surgical removal 0

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Origin of lithotripter

First appearance:

before 1815

One of the 39% newest English words

1815-25; respelling, with -er1, of litho(n)triptor instrument for crushing kidney stones, pseudo- L derivative (cf. captor, raptor) of litho(n)triptic, ultimately based on the Greek phrase (phármaka tôn en nephroîs) líthōn thryptiká (drugs) breaking up stones (in the kidneys); trip- by association with Greek trī́bein to rub, knead, pound (verbal adjective trīptós)

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lithotripter popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 63% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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