1. plural of lithotripsy; medical procedures that use shock waves or laser energy to break up kidney stones or gallstones into smaller pieces that can be passed naturally
Usage: medical

Examples

• The urologist performed several lithotripsies on patients with large kidney stones.
• Modern lithotripsies are less invasive than traditional surgical stone removal.
• The hospital’s urology department specializes in lithotripsies and other stone treatments.
• After two lithotripsies, the patient’s kidney stones were successfully fragmented.
• Insurance typically covers lithotripsies as they are considered medically necessary procedures.
• The success rate of lithotripsies depends on the size and location of the stones.