lithontriptic Meaning, Definition & Usage

Lith`on*trip"tic adjective

Etymology

Gr. , acc. , a stone + to rub, grind: cf. F. lithontriptique.

Definitions

1. (Med.) Having the quality of, or used for, dissolving or destroying stone in the bladder or kidneys; as, lithontriptic forcéps. -- n. A lithontriptic remedy or agent, as distilled water.