Meaning of the word laparoscopy in English
What does laparoscopy mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
laparoscopy
US /ˌlæp.əˈrɑːs.kə.pi/
UK /ˌlæp.əˈrɒs.kə.pi/
Noun
a surgical procedure in which a fibre-optic instrument is inserted through the abdominal wall to view the organs in the abdomen or to permit a surgical procedure.
Example:
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The surgeon performed a laparoscopy to examine the patient's appendix.
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Many gynecological procedures are now performed using laparoscopy.