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lithotomy

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Meaning

  1. noun A surgical method for removal of calculi, such as kidney stones and gallstones.

Similar words

suprapubic nephro nephrolithotomy lithoclasty cholelithotomy ureterolithotomy lithectomy hepatolithectomy cystolithotomy nephrolithostomy

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Word family

lithotomies

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