How Do You Spell LITHECTASY?

Pronunciation: [lˈa͡ɪðktəsi] (IPA)

"Lithectasy" is a unique word which is spelled as lɪthetaesi. This unusual word refers to the loss of muscle tone, usually due to nerve damage. The word is derived from the Greek words "lithos," meaning "stone," and "ektestein," which means "to stretch out." The spelling of the word is based on the use of Greek roots and phonetics. While not commonly used in everyday conversation, this word is an interesting addition to the language and a reminder of the many ways that words can be formed and used.

LITHECTASY Meaning and Definition

  1. The urethral extraction of a vesical calculus after a preliminary dilatation of this canal.

    A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

Common Misspellings for LITHECTASY

  • kithectasy
  • pithectasy
  • oithectasy
  • luthectasy
  • ljthectasy
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  • l9thectasy
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  • lirhectasy
  • lifhectasy
  • lighectasy
  • liyhectasy
  • li6hectasy
  • li5hectasy
  • litgectasy
  • litbectasy
  • litnectasy
  • litjectasy
  • lituectasy

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