lithotripsy

[US]/'lɪθə,trɪpsi/
[UK]/ˈlɪθəˌtrɪpsi/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. shock wave lithotripsy (the use of shock waves to break up kidney stones, etc.)

Example Sentences

Methods Urinary calculus were removed by ureteric lithotripsy with ureteroscope or mini-invasive percutaneous neral fistulation lithotripsy removed the urolithus.

Objective To investigate the best postures of patients with cystolithiasis for extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy(ESWL) treatment.

Real-world Examples

One common treatment for kidney stones -- called lithotripsy -- breaks up larger stones into smaller ones.

Source: VOA Special October 2016 Collection

Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy uses high-intensity pulses of focused ultrasonic energy aimed directly at the stone.

Source: TED-Ed (video version)

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