| 释义 |
lith·o·trip·ter
noun
also lith·o·trip·tor \-ˌtriptər\
(-s)
Etymology: alteration of lithontriptor, from lithontriptic breaking up bladder stones, modification (influenced by Greek triptos rubbed, pounded, verbal of tribein to rub) of Greek (pharmaka tōn) lithōn thryptika (drugs) capable of pulverizing stones
: a device for performing lithotripsy ; especially : a noninvasive device that pulverizes stones by focusing shock waves on a patient immersed in a water bath |