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lithotomy.

A surgical method for removal of calculi, such as kidney stones and gallstones.

9 characters4 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun
  1. A surgical method for removal of calculi, such as kidney stones and gallstones.

Where this word comes from

Etymology tree Ancient Greek λῐ́θος (lĭ́thos)der. English litho- Proto-Indo-European *temh₁- Proto-Indo-European *-né- Ancient Greek τέμνω (témnō)der. English -tomy English lithotomy From litho- + -tomy.

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