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Definition of “lithotomy”

lithotomy (lɪˈθɒtəmɪ )

(plural) -mies

lithotomic (ˌlɪθəˈtɒmɪk Pronunciation for lithotomic

) , ˌlithoˈtomical adjective

liˈthotomist noun

C18: via Late Latin from Greek, from litho- + -tomy

Frequently labour will be in the dorsal position and delivery in lithotomy.

British Medical Journal (2002)

Indeed, it is still called the " lithotomy " position on such occasions, in memory of its original use.

Jim Leavesley, George Biro THE MEDICAL MYSTERIES E-OMNIBUS (2001)

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