Definition of lithotripsy in English:

lithotripsy

noun ˈlɪθəˌtrɪpsiˈlɪθəˌtrɪpsi

mass nounSurgery

A treatment, typically using ultrasound shock waves, by which a kidney stone or other calculus is broken into small particles that can be passed out by the body.
Example sentencesExamples
- Extracorporeal shock wave therapy is trying to find other niches than lithotripsy, particularly as a treatment for tendon related pain.
- Mechanical percussion techniques have been used therapeutically after shock wave lithotripsy to dislodge such calculi from the lower pole of the kidney.
- Such procedures include magnetic resonance imaging, which is often used to evaluate internal organs, and extracorporeal shock-wave lithotripsy, which uses shock waves to break up large kidney stones.
- She has had lithotripsy and multiple surgical procedures.
- For proximal ureteric stones, shock wave lithotripsy is useful if the stone is less than 1 cm in size, and ureteroscopy is more successful for stones larger than 1 cm.

Derivatives

lithotripter

noun

Surgery

For more than a decade, the group has been developing versions of ultrasonic devices, known as lithotripters, for destroying mineral stones that can form in the kidney and gall bladder.
Example sentencesExamples
- Another method that may be applicable is the use of shock waves generated by extracorporeal lithotripters or lasers.
- They were delighted when they were able to break up the stone with the electrohydraulic lithotriptor.
- Large or hard stones can be crushed with a mechanical lithotripter.
- Maybe the atropine, lithotriptors and triggers are for something else entirely.

lithotriptic

adjective

Surgery

The fresh seed pulp is astringent, narcotic, lithotriptic and expectorant.

Origin

Mid 19th century: from litho- 'of stone' + Greek tripsis 'rubbing', from tribein 'to rub'.

Definition of lithotripsy in US English:

lithotripsy

nounˈlɪθəˌtrɪpsiˈliTHəˌtripsē

Surgery

A treatment, typically using ultrasound shock waves, by which a kidney stone or other calculus is broken into small particles that can be passed out by the body.
Example sentencesExamples
- Mechanical percussion techniques have been used therapeutically after shock wave lithotripsy to dislodge such calculi from the lower pole of the kidney.
- Extracorporeal shock wave therapy is trying to find other niches than lithotripsy, particularly as a treatment for tendon related pain.
- She has had lithotripsy and multiple surgical procedures.
- Such procedures include magnetic resonance imaging, which is often used to evaluate internal organs, and extracorporeal shock-wave lithotripsy, which uses shock waves to break up large kidney stones.
- For proximal ureteric stones, shock wave lithotripsy is useful if the stone is less than 1 cm in size, and ureteroscopy is more successful for stones larger than 1 cm.

Origin

Mid 19th century: from litho- ‘of stone’ + Greek tripsis ‘rubbing’, from tribein ‘to rub’.

单词	lithotripsy
释义	Definition of lithotripsy in English: lithotripsy noun ˈlɪθəˌtrɪpsiˈlɪθəˌtrɪpsi mass nounSurgery A treatment, typically using ultrasound shock waves, by which a kidney stone or other calculus is broken into small particles that can be passed out by the body. Example sentencesExamples Extracorporeal shock wave therapy is trying to find other niches than lithotripsy, particularly as a treatment for tendon related pain. Mechanical percussion techniques have been used therapeutically after shock wave lithotripsy to dislodge such calculi from the lower pole of the kidney. Such procedures include magnetic resonance imaging, which is often used to evaluate internal organs, and extracorporeal shock-wave lithotripsy, which uses shock waves to break up large kidney stones. She has had lithotripsy and multiple surgical procedures. For proximal ureteric stones, shock wave lithotripsy is useful if the stone is less than 1 cm in size, and ureteroscopy is more successful for stones larger than 1 cm. Derivatives lithotripter noun Surgery For more than a decade, the group has been developing versions of ultrasonic devices, known as lithotripters, for destroying mineral stones that can form in the kidney and gall bladder. Example sentencesExamples Another method that may be applicable is the use of shock waves generated by extracorporeal lithotripters or lasers. They were delighted when they were able to break up the stone with the electrohydraulic lithotriptor. Large or hard stones can be crushed with a mechanical lithotripter. Maybe the atropine, lithotriptors and triggers are for something else entirely. lithotriptic adjective Surgery The fresh seed pulp is astringent, narcotic, lithotriptic and expectorant. Origin Mid 19th century: from litho- 'of stone' + Greek tripsis 'rubbing', from tribein 'to rub'. Definition of lithotripsy in US English: lithotripsy nounˈlɪθəˌtrɪpsiˈliTHəˌtripsē Surgery A treatment, typically using ultrasound shock waves, by which a kidney stone or other calculus is broken into small particles that can be passed out by the body. Example sentencesExamples Mechanical percussion techniques have been used therapeutically after shock wave lithotripsy to dislodge such calculi from the lower pole of the kidney. Extracorporeal shock wave therapy is trying to find other niches than lithotripsy, particularly as a treatment for tendon related pain. She has had lithotripsy and multiple surgical procedures. Such procedures include magnetic resonance imaging, which is often used to evaluate internal organs, and extracorporeal shock-wave lithotripsy, which uses shock waves to break up large kidney stones. For proximal ureteric stones, shock wave lithotripsy is useful if the stone is less than 1 cm in size, and ureteroscopy is more successful for stones larger than 1 cm. Origin Mid 19th century: from litho- ‘of stone’ + Greek tripsis ‘rubbing’, from tribein ‘to rub’.
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