lithotomy (Meaning)
Wordnet
lithotomy (n)
surgical removal of a stone (calculus)
Webster
lithotomy (n.)
The operation, art, or practice of cutting for stone in the bladder.
Synonyms & Antonyms of lithotomy
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lithotomy Sentence Examples
- The doctor placed the patient in the lithotomy position for the pelvic exam.
- The lithotomy stirrups supported the patient's legs during the surgical procedure.
- The lithotomy table was adjusted to accommodate the patient's height and weight.
- The nurse assisted in positioning the patient in the lithotomy position for a catheterization.
- The patient experienced discomfort in the lithotomy position due to a previous injury.
- The lithotomy drape provided privacy and sterility during the procedure.
- The anesthesiologist monitored the patient's vitals while in the lithotomy position.
- The surgeon performed a laparoscopic hysterectomy through the lithotomy incision.
- The lithotomy position allowed the surgeon to access the surgical site with ease.
- The patient recovered quickly after the lithotomy procedure and was able to walk within hours.
FAQs About the word lithotomy
surgical removal of a stone (calculus)The operation, art, or practice of cutting for stone in the bladder.
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The doctor placed the patient in the lithotomy position for the pelvic exam.
The lithotomy stirrups supported the patient's legs during the surgical procedure.
The lithotomy table was adjusted to accommodate the patient's height and weight.
The nurse assisted in positioning the patient in the lithotomy position for a catheterization.
