lap·a·rot·o·my (l p  -r t -m )n. pl. lap·a·rot·o·mies Surgical incision into the abdominal wall, especially into the flank. [Greek lapar  , flank; see laparoscope + -tomy.] |
laparotomy [ˌlæpəˈrɒtəmɪ]
n pl -mies
1. (Medicine / Surgery) surgical incision through the abdominal wall, esp to investigate the cause of an abdominal disorder
2. (Medicine / Surgery) surgical incision into the loin
[from Greek lapara flank, from laparos soft + -tomy]
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| 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) |
Translations
laparotomy
n → Laparotomie f
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