lithotrity

li·thot·ri·ty

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [li-tho-tri-tee]
- /lɪˈθɒ trɪ ti/
- /lɪθˈɒtrɪti/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [li-tho-tri-tee]
- /lɪˈθɒ trɪ ti/

Definitions of lithotrity word

noun plural lithotrity the operation of crushing stone in the urinary bladder into particles small enough to be voided. 1
noun lithotrity the crushing of a calculus in the bladder by means of an instrument (lithotrite) so that it can be expelled by urinating 0
noun lithotrity the process of crushing a calculus in the bladder into very small pieces so that it can be eliminated in the urine 0
noun lithotrity (surgery) The operation of breaking a stone in the bladder into small pieces capable of being voided. 0

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Origin of lithotrity

First appearance:

before 1820

One of the 38% newest English words

1820-30; litho- + Latin trīt(us) (past participle of terere to rub, grind, crush) + -y3

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Parts of speech for Lithotrity

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exclamation

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lithotrity popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 43% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 54% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

lithotrity usage trend in Literature

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