Id http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/CSP/4000-0230
http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/CSP/4000-0230
Preferred Name

lithotripsy

Definitions
the destruction of a calculus of the kidney, ureter, bladder, or gallbladder by physical forces, including crushing with a lithotriptor through a catheter; focused percutaneous ultrasound and focused hydraulic shock waves may be used without surgery; lithotripsy does not include the dissolving of stones by acids or litholysis.
Synonyms
litholapaxy
extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy
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