Dictionary

lithotriptic en · ADJ

Pronunciation

• /ˌlɪθ.əˈtɹɪp.tɪk/

Etymology

From litho- (“relating to a stone or calculus”) + Ancient Greek τρῖψῐς (trîpsĭs, “rubbing, friction”).

Meanings

1. (not-comparable) Having the quality of, or used for, dissolving or destroying stone in the bladder or kidneys.

Forms

lithotriptic en · NOUN

Pronunciation

• /ˌlɪθ.əˈtɹɪp.tɪk/

Etymology

From litho- (“relating to a stone or calculus”) + Ancient Greek τρῖψῐς (trîpsĭs, “rubbing, friction”).

Meanings

1. A lithontriptic remedy or agent.

Forms

Relateds

lithotripsy