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- US Pronunciation
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- [nef-roh-li-thot-uh-mee]
- /ˌnɛf roʊ lɪˈθɒt ə mi/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [nef-roh-li-thot-uh-mee]
- /ˌnɛf roʊ lɪˈθɒt ə mi/
Definitions of nephrolithotomy word
- noun plural nephrolithotomy incision or opening of a kidney pelvis for removal of a calculus. 1
- noun nephrolithotomy (surgery) The removal of a renal calculus by incision into the kidney. 1
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Origin of nephrolithotomy
First appearance:
before 1840 One of the 33% newest English words
First recorded in 1840-50; nephrolith + -o- + -tomy
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Parts of speech for Nephrolithotomy
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nephrolithotomy popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 36% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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