lithotomy

/ləˈθɑdəmi/
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Definitions of lithotomy
  1. noun
    surgical removal of a stone (calculus)
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    types:
    cholelithotomy
    removal of gallstone through an incision in the gallbladder
    type of:
    ablation, cutting out, excision, extirpation
    surgical removal of a body part or tissue
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