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nephrolithotomy
This term is a highly specialized medical descriptor used primarily in clinical settings, surgical reports, and medical textbooks. It describes a specific invasive procedure and is rarely used in casual conversation, where a patient or general practitioner might instead refer to "kidney stone surgery."
As a technical noun denoting a specific surgical operation, it follows standard English countability rules for procedures. It is used to describe the act of the surgery itself or a specific instance of the operation performed on a patient.
Meanings
Examples
The surgeon recommended a nephrolithotomy to remove the large stone from the renal pelvis.
I wonder if a nephrolithotomy is the only option left for my condition.
The patient is recovering well after an open nephrolithotomy.
We will proceed with the nephrolithotomy tomorrow morning at eight.
A percutaneous nephrolithotomy is less invasive than a traditional open procedure.
A percutaneous nephrolithotomy is less invasive than a traditional open procedure.
The medical report indicates that a nephrolithotomy was necessary due to the size of the calculus.
How long is the typical recovery period following a nephrolithotomy?
The urologist explained the risks associated with a nephrolithotomy to the family.