laparo-

combining form

: abdominal wall
laparotomy

Word History

Etymology

Greek lapara flank, from laparos slack

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“Laparo-.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/laparo-. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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