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What is "laparoscopy"

The Collaborative International Dictionary
laparoscopy

laparoscopy \laparoscopy\ n. Laparotomy performed with a laparoscope.

Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
laparoscopy

1855, from -scopy + Greek lapara "flank," from laparos "soft," from PIE *lep- "to peel;" + -scopy. Related: Laparoscopic; laparoscope.

Wiktionary
laparoscopy

n. (context medicine English) Examination of the loins or abdomen, now specifically examination or surgery on the peritoneal cavity using a laparoscope.

WordNet
laparoscopy

n. laparotomy performed with a laparoscope that makes a small incision to examine the abdominal cavity (especially the ovaries and Fallopian tubes)

Wikipedia
Laparoscopy

Laparoscopy is an operation performed in the abdomen or pelvis through small incisions (usually 0.5–1.5 cm) with the aid of a camera. It can either be used to inspect and diagnose a condition or to perform surgery.

Usage examples of "laparoscopy".

She said she was sorry about last night and it was just the tension of everything what with the looming laparoscopy and all.

Susan or Vicki for lunch, definitely accompany Barbara to the hospital for her scheduled laparoscopy, an idea Tony had initially vetoed.

Her doctor had finally scheduled her for a laparoscopy to decide on treatment.

He was overjoyed at what he saw: the only epidural scheduled for seven-thirty was the laparoscopy, and Doherty was the anesthesiologist!

If it was one or the other, Trent hoped his ampule would make it to the laparoscopy.

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