Lithotripsy
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| Lithotripsy | |
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| Term | Lithotripsy |
| Short definition | a procedure done to break up stones in the urinary tract using ultrasonic shock waves, so that the fragments can be easily passed from the body |
| Type | Medical term |
| Specialty | General |
| Language | English |
| Source | AMA |
| Comments | |
Lithotripsy (definition) a procedure done to break up stones in the urinary tract using ultrasonic shock waves, so that the fragments can be easily passed from the body
==Lithotripsy (overview)==