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-tripsy
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English
Etymology
From en grc τρῖψῐς trîpsĭs rubbing, friction + en -y, from grc τρίβειν tríbein to rub, thresh, pound, wear out.
Suffix
Used to form nouns referring to a surgical procedure involving the crushing, breaking, rubbing, or pulverization of a substance (especially a calculus or stone).