lithotomy

noun

lithotomy

noun

Etymology From litho- + -tomy.

1

Medicine, Sciences, Surgery A surgical method for removal of calculi, such as kidney stones and gallstones.

Synonyms: lithectomy
Derived terms: choledocholithotomy, cholelithotomy, cystolithotomy, lithotomist, nephrolithotomy, pyelolithotomy, ureterolithotomy

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