laparoscopy
lap·a·ros·co·py
noun \ˌlap-ə-ˈräs-kə-pē\plural ; lap·a·ros·co·pies
Definition of LAPAROSCOPY
1
: visual examination of the inside of the abdomen by means of a laparoscope—called also peritoneoscopy
2
: an operation (as tubal ligation or gallbladder removal) involving laparoscopy
—lap·a·ro·scop·ic \-rə-ˈskäp-ik\ (audio pronunciation) adjective
—lap·a·ro·scop·i·cal·ly \-i-k(ə-)lē\ (audio pronunciation) adverb
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