laparoscopic

lap·a·ros·co·py

noun \ˌla-pə-ˈräs-kə-pē\

plural lap·a·ros·co·pies

Definition of LAPAROSCOPY

1

: visual examination of the abdomen by means of a laparoscope

2

: an operation (as tubal ligation or gall bladder removal) involving laparoscopy

— lap·a·ro·scop·ic\-rə-ˈskä-pik\ adjective

— lap·a·ros·co·pist\ˌla-pə-ˈräs-kə-pist\ noun

First Known Use of LAPAROSCOPY

1916

Rhymes with LAPAROSCOPY

colonoscopy, retinoscopy, sigmoidoscopy

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