lithotomy en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree Ancient Greek λῐ́θος (lĭ́thos)der. English litho- Proto-Indo-European *temh₁- Proto-Indo-European *-né- Ancient Greek τέμνω (témnō)der. English -tomy English lithotomy From litho- + -tomy.
Meanings
- A surgical method for removal of calculi, such as kidney stones and gallstones.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| lithotomies | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Deriveds
ureterolithotomy · nephrolithotomy · pyelolithotomy · cystolithotomy · lithotomist · cholelithotomy · choledocholithotomy