| Pronunciation: | | `lapu'râtumee
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| | Definition: | | [n] surgical incision into the abdominal wall; often done to examine abdominal organs |
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| | See Also: | | incision, laparoscopy, section, surgical incision |
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| | Definition: | | \Lap`a*rot"o*my\, n. [Gr. ? loins + ? to cut.]
(Surg.)
A cutting through the walls of the abdomen, as in the
C[ae]sarean section.
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| | Definition: | | a surgical procedure that involves an incision into the abdominal cavity; often used when making a diagnosis when less invasive tests are difficult or not possible. |
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| Biology Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | Surgically opening the abdomen. |
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