lithotrity

[ li-tho-tri-tee ]

noun

, Surgery.

, plural li·thot·ri·ties.

1. the operation of crushing stone in the urinary bladder into particles small enough to be voided.

lithotrity

/ lɪˈθɒtrɪtɪ /

noun

1. surgery the crushing of a calculus in the bladder by means of an instrument ( lithotrite ) so that it can be expelled by urinating

Other Words From

• li·thotri·tist noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of lithotrity¹

1820–30; litho- + Latin trīt ( us ) (past participle of terere to rub, grind, crush) + -y ³

Word History and Origins

Origin of lithotrity¹

C19: from litho- + Latin trītus, from terere to crush

Example Sentences

Then came Ammonius, the author of lithotrity, and here comes Hans with the basin to stay your volubility.

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Then came Ammonius the author of lithotrity, and here comes Hans with the basin—to stay your volubility.

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It is like strabismus, chloroform, lithotrity, a heap of monstrosities that the Government ought to prohibit.

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Then came Ammonius, the author of lithotrity, and here comes Hans with the basin-to stay your volubility.

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Probably in most cases it should be superseded by lithotrity.

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