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lithotripsy

A medical procedure that uses high-energy shock waves or lasers to break down stones in the kidney, gallbladder, or ureter into small fragments that can be passed from the body.
Noun

This term is a specialized medical descriptor used primarily in clinical settings, surgical reports, and patient consultations. It carries a neutral, technical tone and is rarely used in casual conversation unless discussing a specific medical diagnosis or treatment plan.

As a medical procedure name, it functions as an uncountable noun. It refers to the process or the method of treatment rather than a discrete object. Consequently, it does not typically take a plural form in standard medical discourse.

Meanings

Noun

A medical procedure that uses high-energy shock waves or lasers to break down stones in the kidney, gallbladder, or ureter into small fragments that can be passed from the body.

The patient underwent extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy to treat a large kidney stone.

Examples

The doctor recommended lithotripsy to break up the kidney stone.

Health

The doctor recommended lithotripsy to break up the kidney stone.

I wonder if lithotripsy will be painful.

Health

I wonder if lithotripsy will be painful.

Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy is a common non invasive option.

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Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy is a common non invasive option.

You will need a short period of rest after the lithotripsy procedure.

Health

You will need a short period of rest after the lithotripsy procedure.

The patient underwent lithotripsy to clear the blockage in the ureter.

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The patient underwent lithotripsy to clear the blockage in the ureter.

Is lithotripsy more effective than traditional surgery for this size of stone?

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Is lithotripsy more effective than traditional surgery for this size of stone?

The urologist explained how lithotripsy uses sound waves to pulverize the calculus.

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The urologist explained how lithotripsy uses sound waves to pulverize the calculus.

He is recovering well after his laser lithotripsy last week.

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He is recovering well after his laser lithotripsy last week.

Lithotripsy allows the fragments to pass naturally through the urinary tract.

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Lithotripsy allows the fragments to pass naturally through the urinary tract.

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