lithotripter
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noun \ˈli-thə-ˌtrip-tər\Definition of LITHOTRIPTER
: a device for performing lithotripsy; especially : a noninvasive device that pulverizes stones by focusing shock waves on a patient immersed in a water bath
Variants of LITHOTRIPTER
lith·o·trip·ter also lith·o·trip·tor \ˈli-thə-ˌtrip-tər\
Origin of LITHOTRIPTER
alteration of lithontriptor, from lithontriptic breaking up bladder stones, modification of Greek (pharmaka tōn) lithōn thryptika (drugs) capable of pulverizing stones
First Known Use: 1825
lith·o·trip·ter
noun (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of LITHOTRIPTER
: a device for performing lithotripsy; especially : a noninvasive device that pulverizes calculi by focusing shock waves on a patient immersed in a water bath
Variants of LITHOTRIPTER
lith·o·trip·ter also lith·o·trip·tor \ˈlith-ə-ˌtrip-tər\ (audio pronunciation)
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