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An Illustrated Encyclopedic Medical Dictionary · 1893 · p. 27

n. Liath'o-kla!lst. From \i0ot, a stone, and K\av, to break. Fr., lithoclaste. Ger., Lith ok last. See LITHOTRITE. Dolbeau's 1. A strong and heavy lithotomy forceps for crushing. [E.] Gouley's double-lever 1. A strong double jointed forceps for crushing urinary calculi. [E.] [s. 654]