litotomía
/litotomia/from spelling rules
The English phrase lithotomy is translated into Spanish as litotomía.
litotomía refers to the medical procedure known as a lithotomy.
How do you pronounce it?
/litotomia/
Did you know?
- Spanish uses the word cálculo to describe the stone itself, which differs from the English 'calculation' and refers specifically to a mineral deposit.
- While 'litotomía' is the formal medical term used in Spanish-speaking hospitals, a patient might colloquially refer to the procedure as 'sacar las piedras' meaning 'to take out the stones'.
- Spanish medical terminology often distinguishes between litotomía and litotricia, as the latter refers specifically to crushing the stone rather than cutting it out.
Examples in context
- El médico realizó una litotomía rápidamente.The doctor performed a lithotomy quickly.
- La litotomía es un procedimiento quirúrgico complejo.The lithotomy is a complex surgical procedure.
- Debemos explicar los riesgos de la litotomía.We must explain the risks of the lithotomy.
Example conversation
A doctor is explaining a surgical procedure to a nurse.
- DanielElena, ¿estás lista para la litotomía?Elena, are you ready for the lithotomy?
- ElenaSí, Daniel, ya preparé todo el equipo.Yes, Daniel, I have already prepared all the equipment.
- DanielPerfecto, la litotomía debe comenzar ahora.Perfect, the lithotomy must begin now.
- ElenaEntendido, procederé con el paciente inmediatamente.Understood, I will proceed with the patient immediately.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
