lithotomy
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surgical removal of a stone (calculus)
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lithotomy
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Lithotomy from Greek for "lithos" (stone) and "thomos" (cut), is a surgical method for removal of calculi, stones formed inside certain hollow organs, such as the bladder and kidneys (urinary calculus) and gallbladder (gallstones), that cannot exit naturally through the urethra, ureter or biliary duct. ...
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lithotomy
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open surgery to remove a kidney stone. This surgery is rarely used now.
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lithotomy
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Position that a woman is asked to assume in order to undergo a gynecological examination or other procedure such as embryo transfer, vaginal ultrasound examination, etc.
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lithotomy scoop
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An instrument for dislodging encysted stones or debris.
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