laparoscopy
English
Etymology
From laparo- + -scopy, after (deprecated template usage) [etyl] German Laparoskopie.
Pronunciation
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Noun
laparoscopy (plural laparoscopies)
- (medicine) Examination of the loins or abdomen, now specifically examination or surgery on the peritoneal cavity using a laparoscope.
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examination or surgery on the peritoneal cavity
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