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lithotomy

/ˈlɪθətəmi/ noun · British & US
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What does lithotomy mean?

noun

A surgical operation in which an incision is made in the abdomen to remove a stone from the bladder. A lithotomy is also a position in which a person is lying on their back with their legs raised and apart, often used in medical procedures.

Example

"The surgeon performed a lithotomy to remove the large stone from the patient's bladder."

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