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Which term means surgical crushing of a stone?

O lithotripsy
O lithotomy
O lithomegaly
O lithomalacia

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Answer: the correct term for surgical crushing of a stone is "lithotripsy."

Explanation: Lithotomy: Lithotomy refers to a surgical procedure to remove a stone from the bladder, urethra, or other parts of the urinary tract. It involves making an incision to access and remove the stone. - Lithomegaly: Lithomegaly refers to the condition of having abnormally large stones in the body. It does not specifically imply a surgical procedure to crush the stones. - Lithomalacia: Lithomalacia is a term that describes the softening or degeneration of stones. It is not specifically related to surgical crushing.

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