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laparoscopy
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lap·a·ros·co·py  (lp-rsk-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.]

lapa·ro·scopic (-r--skpk) adj.
lapa·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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Noun1.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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