laparoscopy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

Examination of the loins or abdomen, now specifically examination or surgery on the peritoneal cavity using a laparoscope.

/lapəˈɹɒskəpi/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-laparoscopy.wav

laparoscopy laparoscopies

From laparo- (“flank”) + -scopy, after German Laparoskopie.

laparoscopic surgery

laparoscope laparoscopic laparoscopist laparotomy

hydrolaparoscopy relaparoscopy videolaparoscopy

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