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laparoscopy
noun lap·a·ros·co·py \ˌla-pə-ˈräs-kə-pē\
plural lap·a·ros·co·pies
Definition of LAPAROSCOPY
1
: visual examination of the abdomen by means of a laparoscope
2
: an operation (as tubal ligation or gall bladder removal) involving laparoscopy
— lap·a·ro·scop·ic \-rə-ˈskä-pik\ adjective
— lap·a·ros·co·pist \ˌla-pə-ˈräs-kə-pist\ noun
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First Known Use of LAPAROSCOPY
1916
Rhymes with LAPAROSCOPY
Medical Dictionary
laparoscopy
noun lap·a·ros·co·py \ˌlap-ə-ˈräs-kə-pē\
plural lap·a·ros·co·pies
Medical Definition of LAPAROSCOPY
1
: visual examination of the inside of the abdomen by means of a laparoscope—called also peritoneoscopy
2
: an operation (as tubal ligation or gallbladder removal) involving laparoscopy
—lap·a·ro·scop·ic \-rə-ˈskäp-ik\ adjective
—lap·a·ro·scop·i·cal·ly \-i-k(ə-)lē\ adverb
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