- choledocholithotripsy
- Fragmentation of a gallstone in the common bile duct either by transcutaneous sonic energy or endoscopically directed laser. SYN: choledocholithotrity. [choledocho- + G. lithos, stone, + tripsis, rubbing]
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cho·led·o·cho·litho·trip·sy (ko-led″ə-ko-lithґo-trip″se) the crushing of a gallstone within the common bile duct.
Medical dictionary. 2011.