Definition of Lithotome

1. n. A stone so formed by nature as to appear as if cut by art.

Definition of Lithotome

1. Noun. A stone so formed by nature as to appear as if cut by art. ¹

2. Noun. (surgery) An instrument used for cutting the bladder in operations for the stone. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Lithotome

1. 1. A stone so formed by nature as to appear as if cut by art. 2. An instrument used for cutting the bladder in operations for the stone. Origin: Gr. Cutting stones; stone + to cut: cf. F. Lithotome. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Lithotome

lithosol
lithosols
lithosphere
lithospheres
lithospheric
lithostatic
lithostratigraphic
lithostratigraphy
lithotherapy
lithotint
lithotints
lithotome (current term)
lithotomes
lithotomic
lithotomical
lithotomies
lithotomist
lithotomists
lithotomy
lithotomy position
lithotresis
lithotripsies
lithotripsy
lithotripter
lithotripters
lithotriptic

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