LITHOTRIPTER


Meaning of LITHOTRIPTER in English

also lithotriptor noun Etymology: alteration of lithontriptor, from lithontriptic breaking up bladder stones, modification of Greek (pharmaka tōn) lithōn thryptika (drugs) capable of pulverizing stones Date: 1825 a device for performing lithotripsy

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