Definition of Lithotomy

1. Noun. Surgical removal of a stone (calculus).

Generic synonyms: Ablation, Cutting Out, Excision, Extirpation
Specialized synonyms: Cholelithotomy

Definition of Lithotomy

1. n. The operation, art, or practice of cutting for stone in the bladder.

Definition of Lithotomy

1. Noun. A surgical method for removal of calculi, (bolily stones formed inside certain hollow organs) such kidney stones and gallstones. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Lithotomy

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Medical Definition of Lithotomy

1. The operation, art, or practice of cutting for stone in the bladder. Origin: L. Lithotomia, Gr., cf. F. Lithotomie. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Lithotomy

lithospheres
lithospheric
lithostatic
lithostratigraphic
lithostratigraphy
lithotherapy
lithotint
lithotints
lithotome
lithotomes
lithotomic
lithotomical
lithotomies
lithotomist
lithotomists
lithotomy (current term)
lithotomy position
lithotresis
lithotripsies
lithotripsy
lithotripter
lithotripters
lithotriptic
lithotriptics
lithotriptist
lithotriptists
lithotriptor
lithotriptors
lithotriptoscopy
lithotrite

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