lithectomy Surg.
(lɪˈθɛktəmɪ)
[f. Gr. λίθ-ος stone + εκ out + τοµία cutting.]
A proposed substitute for the inaccurate word lithotomy (Syd. Soc. Lex. 1889).
lithectomy Surg.
(lɪˈθɛktəmɪ)
[f. Gr. λίθ-ος stone + εκ out + τοµία cutting.]
A proposed substitute for the inaccurate word lithotomy (Syd. Soc. Lex. 1889).
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