li·thot·ri·ty (l -th t r-t )n. pl. li·thot·ri·ties A surgical procedure to pulverize stones in the urinary bladder or urethra so that they can be passed out of the body in the urine. [From lithotritor, lithotripter, alteration (influenced by Latin tr  tor, pounder, grinder) of obsolete lithotriptor; see lithotripter.] |
lithotrity [lɪˈθɒtrɪtɪ]
n pl -ties
(Medicine / Surgery) Surgery the crushing of a calculus in the bladder by means of an instrument (lithotrite) so that it can be expelled by urinating
[from litho- + Latin trītus, from terere to crush]
How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content.
| ?Page tools | ||
|---|---|---|
|