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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

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