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