Meaning of the word laparotomy in English
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laparotomy
US /ˌlæp.əˈrɑːt̬.ə.mi/
UK /ˌlæp.əˈrɒt.ə.mi/
Noun
a surgical incision into the abdominal cavity, for diagnosis or in preparation for surgery
Example:
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The surgeon performed a laparotomy to examine the patient's internal organs.
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An exploratory laparotomy was necessary to determine the cause of the abdominal pain.
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