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laparotomy

/,læpə'rɑtəmi/

Synonyms of laparotomy Antonyms of laparotomy Examples of laparotomy Usage of laparotomy Parts of laparotomy Definition that contains laparotomy Words sounding like laparotomy Explanation of laparotomy

noun
surgical incision into the abdominal wall; often done to examine abdominal organs
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incision section surgical incision

Definition that contains laparotomy

laparoscopy laparotomy performed with a laparoscope that makes a small incision to examine the abdominal cavity (especially the ovaries and Fallopian tubes)