<procedure, surgery> Operative removal of a calculus from the kidney through an incision in the renal pelvis. ... Synonym: pelvilithotomy, pelviolithotomy. ... Origin: pyelo-+ G. Lithos, stone, + tome, incision ... (05 Mar 2000) ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973
Type: Term Pronunciation: pī′ĕ-lō-li-thot′ŏ-mē Definitions: 1. Operative removal of a calculus from the kidney through an incision in the renal pelvis. Synonyms: pelvilithotomy, pelviolithotomy Found on http://www.medilexicon.com/medicaldictionary.php?t=74280