LAPAROTOMY

laparotomy

(noun) surgical incision into the abdominal wall; often done to examine abdominal organs

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

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.

Synonyms

• 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



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