Associations to the word «Lithotomy»

Wiktionary

LITHOTOMY, noun. A surgical method for removal of calculi, (bolily stones formed inside certain hollow organs) such kidney stones and gallstones.

Dictionary definition

LITHOTOMY, noun. Surgical removal of a stone (calculus).

Wise words

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