The process by which kidney stones are crushed with shock waves is called?
Correct answer: C. Lithotripsy
- A. Laparoscopy
- B. Dementia
- C. Lithotripsy
- D. None of these
Explanation
Lithotripsy uses focused shock waves to break kidney stones into smaller pieces that can pass through the urinary tract. Laparoscopy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure, not shock-wave treatment.
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