laparotomy

lap·a·rot·o·my

 (lăp′ə-rŏt′ə-mē)

n. pl. lap·a·rot·o·mies

Surgical incision into the abdominal wall, especially into the flank.

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[Greek laparā, flank; see laparoscope + -tomy.]

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laparotomy

(ˌlæpəˈrɒtəmɪ)

n, pl -mies

1. (Surgery) surgical incision through the abdominal wall, esp to investigate the cause of an abdominal disorder

2. (Surgery) surgical incision into the loin

[C19: from Greek lapara flank, from laparos soft + -tomy]

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lap•a•rot•o•my

(ˌlæp əˈrɒt ə mi)

n., pl. -mies.

a surgical incision through the abdominal wall.

[1875–80]

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laparotomy

Surgery to make an incision in the abdominal wall for surgery.

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Thesaurus

Noun

1.

laparotomy - surgical incision into the abdominal wall; often done to examine abdominal organs surgical incision, incision, section - the cutting of or into body tissues or organs (especially by a surgeon as part of an operation) laparoscopy - laparotomy performed with a laparoscope that makes a small incision to examine the abdominal cavity (especially the ovaries and Fallopian tubes)

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Translations

laparotomy

[ˌlæpəˈrɒtəmɪ] N → laparotomía f

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laparotomy

n → Laparotomie f

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lap·a·rot·o·my

n. laparotomía, incisión y abertura del abdomen.

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laparotomy

n (pl -mies) laparotomía; exploratory — laparotomía exploradora

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