laparotomy
US /ˌlæp.əˈrɑːt̬.ə.mi/
UK /ˌlæp.əˈrɒt.ə.mi/
명사
개복술, 복부 절개
a surgical incision into the abdominal cavity, for diagnosis or in preparation for surgery
예시:
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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.
복통의 원인을 파악하기 위해 탐색적 개복술이 필요했다.