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Webster 1913 Edition


Lithotomy

Li-thot′o-my

,
Noun.
[L.
lithotomia
, Gr. [GREEK]: cf. F.
lithotomie
.]
(Surg.)
The operation, art, or practice of cutting for stone in the bladder.

Webster 1828 Edition


Lithotomy

LITHOT'OMY

,
Noun.
[Gr. stone, and to cut.]
The operation, art or practice of cutting for the stone in the bladder.

Definition 2024


lithotomy

lithotomy

English

Noun

lithotomy (plural lithotomies)

  1. A surgical method for removal of calculi, (bolily stones formed inside certain hollow organs) such kidney stones and gallstones.

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