lithotomy

English - Turkish

Definition of lithotomy in English Turkish dictionary: böbrek taşı çıkarma ameliyatı; (Tıp) Taş çıkarma ameliyatı (özellikle mesaneden), litotomi
lithotomy position: litotomi pozisyonu

English - English

Definition of lithotomy in English English dictionary: A surgical method for removal of calculi, (bolily stones formed inside certain hollow organs) such kidney stones and gallstones; {n} the cutting for the stone; The operation, art, or practice of cutting for stone in the bladder; surgical removal of a stone (calculus); {i} surgical removal of stones from the body (Medicine)
lithotomy position: supine position in which the knees are bent and the thighs are apart (for vaginal or rectal examination)
lithotomy position: a position lying on your back with knees bent and thighs apart; assumed for vaginal or rectal examination

lithotomy

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li·tho·to·my

() From Ancient Greek λίθος (lithos, “stone”) + τέμνω (temnō, “I cut”).

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