lithotriptic

== English == === Alternative forms === lithonthriptic, lithonthryptic, lithontriptic === Etymology === From litho- (“relating to a stone or calculus”) +‎ Ancient Greek τρῖψῐς (trîpsĭs, “rubbing, friction”). === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˌlɪθ.əˈtɹɪp.tɪk/ Rhymes: -ɪptɪk === Adjective === lithotriptic (not comparable) (medicine) Having the quality of, or used for, dissolving or destroying stone in the bladder or kidneys. === Noun === lithotriptic (plural lithotriptics) (medicine) A lithontriptic remedy or agent. === Related terms === lithotripsy === Further reading === “lithotriptic, lithontriptic”, in Google Books Ngram Viewer.