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LITHOTINT n. 2 definitions
A kind of lithography by which the effect of a tinted drawing is produced, as if made with India ink.
LITHOTOME n. 2 definitions
A stone so formed by nature as to appear as if cut by art.
LITHOTOMIC; LITHOTOMICAL a.
Pertaining to, or performed by, lithotomy.
LITHOTOMIST n.
One who performs the operation of cutting for stone in the bladder, or one who is skilled in the operation.
LITHOTOMY n.
The operation, art, or practice of cutting for stone in the bladder.
LITHOTRIPSY n.
The operation of crushing a stone in the bladder with an instrument called lithotriptor or lithotrite; lithotrity.
LITHOTRIPTIC a.
Same as Lithontriptic.
LITHOTRIPTIST n.
One skilled in breaking and extracting stone in the bladder.
LITHOTRIPTOR n.
An instrument for triturating the stone in the bladder; a lithotrite.
LITHOTRITE; LITHOTRITOR n.
A lithotriptor.
LITHOTRITIST n.
A lithotriptist.
LITHOTRITY n.
The operation of breaking a stone in the bladder into small pieces capable of being voided.
LITHOTYPE n. 2 definitions
A kind of stereotype plate made by lithotypy; also, that which in printed from it. See Lithotypy.
LITHOTYPIC a.
Of, pertaining to, or produced by, lithotypy.
LITHOTYPY n.
from a page of type or other matter, a composition of gum shell-lac and sand of a fine quality, together with a little tar and linseed oil, all in a heated state.
LITHOXYL n.
Petrified wood. [Obs.]
LITHUANIAN a. 2 definitions
Of or pertaining to Lithuania (formerly a principality united with Poland, but now Russian and Prussian territory).
LITHY a.
Easily bent; pliable. Lithy tree (Bot.), a European shrub (Viburnum Lantana); -- so named from its tough and flexible stem.
LITIGABLE a.
Such as can be litigated.
LITIGANT a. 2 definitions
Disposed to litigate; contending in law; engaged in a lawsuit; as, the parties litigant. Ayliffe.
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