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Definition of Laparoscopy

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

Definition of Laparoscopy

1. Noun. (medicine) Examination of the loins or abdomen, now specifically examination or surgery on the peritoneal cavity using a laparoscope. ¹

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Definition of Laparoscopy

1. [n -PIES]

Medical Definition of Laparoscopy

1. A surgical procedure in which a tiny scope is inserted into the abdomen through a small incision. It is used for a variety of procedures and often to diagnose disease of the fallopian tubes and pelvic cavity. (16 Dec 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Laparoscopy

Literary usage of Laparoscopy

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Roentgen Diagnosis of Diseases of the Alimentary Canal by Russell Daniel Carman (1920)
"laparoscopy. Certainty as to cancerous characteristics was obtained in cases of abdominal tumors, some of which were in the stomach, some in the peritoneum ..."

2. Current Issues in Women's Health: An Fda Consumer Special Report (1993)
"The more frequently performed types of tubal ligation are minilaparotomy and laparoscopy. Their effectiveness rate is higher than 99 percent. ..."

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