noun
- surgical operations to remove stones from the bladder or other organs
Usage: medical; plural of lithotomy
Examples
- The surgeon performed several lithotomies that week.
- Modern lithotomies are less invasive than historical procedures.
- The hospital specializes in kidney stone lithotomies.
- Recovery time for lithotomies has improved with new techniques.
- Ancient lithotomies were extremely dangerous operations.
- The medical team discussed the patient’s options for lithotomies.