laparoscopy

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Etymology

From laparo- (flank) +‎ -scopy, after German Laparoskopie.

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Noun

laparoscopy (plural laparoscopies)

  1. (medicine) Examination of the loins or abdomen, now specifically examination or surgery on the peritoneal cavity using a laparoscope.

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