laparoscope
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In this case, the procedure is usually performed laparoscopically, meaning it’s done by making a small cut in your pelvis and using a laparoscope, a thin tool that has a tiny video camera and light on the end. — Korin Miller, Allure, "This Is What Endometriosis Pain Feels Like — and How to Treat It," 6 Mar. 2018 Your doctor will make a few small incisions in your abdomen and use a laparoscope (which is basically a small telescope with a camera) to see a closeup of what’s happening inside your body. — Korin Miller, SELF, "Gallbladder Removal Is Surprisingly Common—Here’s What to Expect Before, During, and After," 24 Dec. 2017 Diagnosis is done using laparoscopy, in which a surgeon inserts a lighted viewing instrument called a laparoscope through a small incision. — Ilene Raymond Rush, Philly.com, "Philly study finds endometriosis problems persist during pregnancy and childbirth," 12 Oct. 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'laparoscope.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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laparoscope
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— called also peritoneoscope
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