lithotripsy

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

Translation

n. (对肾结石等的) 震波碎石

Example Sentences

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

方法应用输尿管镜经尿道碎石或经皮肾造瘘碎石取出尿路结石。

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

目的探讨体外冲击波碎石术(ESWL)治疗膀胱结石的较佳体位。

Real-world Examples

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

常见的肾结石治疗方法是碎石术,是指将较大的结石分解开来。

Source: VOA Special October 2016 Collection

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

体外冲击波碎石术使用聚焦超声能量的高强度脉冲直接瞄准结石。

Source: TED-Ed (video version)

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