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单词 lithotripsy
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WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024
lith•o•trip•sy  (lithə trip′sē),USA pronunciation n., pl. -sies. 
  1. Medicine, Surgerythe pulverization and removal of urinary calculi using a lithotripter. Also called shock wave therapy. 
  • 1825–35; litho- + Greek trîps(is) rubbing, wear + -y3; see lithotripter

Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers::
lithotripsy /ˈlɪθəʊˌtrɪpsɪ/ n
  1. the use of ultrasound, often generated by a lithotripter, to pulverize kidney stones and gallstones in situ
Etymology: 20th Century: from litho- + Greek thruptein to crush
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