n. pl. lith·o·trip·sies Pulverization of kidney stones or gallstones by means of a lithotripter. [LITHO- + Greek trīpsis, a rubbing, pounding (from trībein, to rub, pound; see LITHOTRIPTER) + -Y2.] |
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