Lithotripsy
Also called Stone crushing
UrologySurgeryImportant
Procedure to fragment kidney or ureteral stones using focused extracorporeal shock waves or endoscopic laser or ultrasound energy.
Korean
쇄석술
충격파나 레이저로 신장 또는 담석을 분쇄하는 시술.
French
Lithotritie
Procédure de fragmentation des calculs rénaux ou urétéraux par ondes de choc extracorporelles focalisées ou par laser endoscopique.
Word parts
lith/oRoot(Greek) Stone, calculus-tripsySuffix(Greek) Crushing, breaking up