Meaning Of The Word Lithotripsy

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lithotripsy in American English
a noninvasive medical procedure in which ultrasound generated by a machine (ˈlithoˌtripter) pulverizes kidney stones or gallstones into small pieces that can be excreted
noun: the pulverization and removal of urinary calculi using a lithotripter

lithotripsy in British English
noun: the use of ultrasound, often generated by a lithotripter, to pulverize kidney stones and gallstones in situ

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