Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
lithotrite
Noun
/ˈlɪθəˌtraɪt/
Definition
A surgical instrument used to crush stones, typically in the urinary bladder or kidney.
Examples
- The doctor used a lithotrite to effectively treat the large kidney stones in the patient.
- During the surgical procedure, the lithotrite helped in breaking the urinary bladder stones into smaller fragments.
Meaning
Lithotrite refers to an instrument that helps in the treatment of urinary stones by breaking them into smaller pieces for easier removal or passage.
Synonyms
- Stone crusher
- Bladder stone extractor
