laparotomy
(noun) surgical incision into the abdominal wall; often done to examine abdominal organs
Source: WordNet® 3.1
laparotomy (plural laparotomies)
(surgery) The surgical procedure for making an incision in the abdominal wall to gain access into the abdominal cavity. Performed either as exploratory surgery, or as the first step in an abdominal operation.
• celiotomy, coeliotomy
Source: Wiktionary
Lap`a*rot"o*my, n. Etym: [Gr. (Surg.)
Definition: A cutting through the walls of the abdomen, as in the Cæsarean section.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
23 November 2024
(adjective) concerned primarily with theories or hypotheses rather than practical considerations; “theoretical science”
Coffee starts as a yellow berry, changes into a red berry, and then is picked by hand to harvest. The red berry is de-shelled through a water soaking process and what’s left inside is the green coffee bean. This bean then dries in the sun for 3-5 days, where it is then packed and ready for sale.
