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Lithotripsy - Glossary


Glossary

Ultrasound: Consists of sound waves of a frequency larger than 20,000 Hz. These ultrasonic waves are used for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes, specifically for visualizing internal structure of the body, monitor a developing fetus or produce localized deep heat to the tissues.

Anesthesia: An artificially induced procedure that causes loss of movement and feeling of pain. It is done to allow surgery or other painful procedures. It may be induced by agents called as anesthetics, which are capable of bringing about partial or complete loss of sensation.

Ureteroscopy: It is an examination of ureter with a fiber optic endoscope.

Transfusion: It is the process of transferring whole blood or components of blood from one person to another.
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