Look up: lithotrite

1. lithotrite
   <instrument> A mechanical instrument used to crush a urinary calculus in lithotripsy. ... Origin: Litho-+ L. Tero, pp. Tritus, to rub ... (24 Mar 2004) ...
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2. lithotrite
   (lith´o-trīt) an instrument for crushing calculi; called also lithoclast.
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3. Lithotrite
   • Alt. of Lithotritor
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4. lithotrite
   lithotrite An instrument for crushing stone in the bladder into minute particles which can be passed through the urethra.
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5. lithotrite
   Type: Term Pronunciation: lith′ō-trīt Definitions: 1. A mechanical instrument used to crush a urinary calculus in lithotripsy. Synonyms: lithoclast
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6. Lithotrite
   The `lithotrite` was used to performed transurethral lithotripsy, the first known minimally invasive surgery, to crush stones inside the bladder without having to open the abdomen (lithotomy). To remove a calculus the instrument was inserted through the urethra and holes bored in the stone. Afterwar...
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