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nephrolithotomy

neph·ro·li·thot·o·my
N n

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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [nef-roh-li-thot-uh-mee]
    • /ˌnɛf roʊ lɪˈθɒt ə mi/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [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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