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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

: visual examination of the abdomen by means of a laparoscope

: 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

1916

Medical Dictionary

noun lap·a·ros·co·py \ˌlap-ə-ˈräs-kə-pē\

plural lap·a·ros·co·pies

: visual examination of the inside of the abdomen by means of a laparoscope—called also peritoneoscopy

: 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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