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Definition of Lithontriptic

1. a. Having the quality of, or used for, dissolving or destroying stone in the bladder or kidneys; as, lithontriptic forcéps.

Definition of Lithontriptic

1. Adjective. (medicine) Having the quality of, or used for, dissolving or destroying stone in the bladder or kidneys. ¹

2. Noun. (medicine) A lithontriptic remedy or agent. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Lithontriptic

1. Having the quality of, or used for, dissolving or destroying stone in the bladder or kidneys; as, lithontriptic forceps. A lithontriptic remedy or agent, as distilled water. Origin: Gr, acc, a stone + to rub, grind: cf. F. Lithontriptique. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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