LITHOTOMIST

Etymology

Noun

lithotomist (plural lithotomists)

One who performs a lithotomy.

Source: Wiktionary


Li*thot"o*mist, n. Etym: [Cf. F. lithotomiste.]

Definition: One who performs the operation of cutting for stone in the bladder, or one who is skilled in the operation.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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