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lithotripsy

Noun CEFR C1
ˈlɪθ.əˌtɹɪp.si

Definitions

A treatment, typically using ultrasound shock waves or crushing with a surgical instrument, by which a kidney stone or similar calculus is broken into particles small enough to be voided or washed out.

Equivalents

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Ελληνικάλιθοτριψία
Suomilitotripsia

CEFR level

C1
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This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

lithotripter lithotriptic lithotriptist lithotriptor lithotrite lithotritist

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