lithotriptic
nounEtymology From litho- (“relating to a stone or calculus”) + Ancient Greek τρῖψῐς (trîpsĭs, “rubbing, friction”).
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Medicine, Sciences A lithontriptic remedy or agent.
- Related terms
- lithotripsy
lithotriptic
adj/ˌlɪθ.əˈtɹɪp.tɪk/
Etymology From litho- (“relating to a stone or calculus”) + Ancient Greek τρῖψῐς (trîpsĭs, “rubbing, friction”).
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Medicine, Sciences Having the quality of, or used for, dissolving or destroying stone in the bladder or kidneys.