lap·a·ros·co·py (l p  -r s k-p )n. pl. lap·a·ros·co·pies An operation in which a laparoscope is used, as in an examination of the liver or the surgical treatment of endometriosis. [Greek lapar  , flank; see laparoscope + -scopy.]lap a·ro·scopic (-r--skp k) adj.lap a·rosco·pist n. |
laparoscopy
Noun
an investigative surgical procedure in which an optical instrument is inserted through a small incision in the abdomen [Greek lapara flank + skopos target]
laparoscopic adj
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| Noun | 1. | laparoscopy - laparotomy performed with a laparoscope that makes a small incision to examine the abdominal cavity (especially the ovaries and Fallopian tubes) laparotomy - surgical incision into the abdominal wall; often done to examine abdominal organs |
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