laparotomy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

The surgical procedure for making an incision in the abdominal wall to gain access into the abdominal cavity. Performed either as exploratory surgery, or as the first step in an abdominal operation.

laparotomy laparotomies

From laparo- + -tomy.

celiotomy coeliotomy

laparoscopy

laparotomic laparotomize minilaparotomy

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