Laparotomy Definition

lăpə-rŏtə-mē
laparotomies
noun
A surgical incision into the abdomen.
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Other Word Forms of Laparotomy

Noun

Singular:
laparotomy
Plural:
laparotomies

Origin of Laparotomy

  • Greek laparā flank laparoscope –tomy

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • From laparo- +"Ž -tomy.

    From Wiktionary

Laparotomy Sentence Examples

  • Laparotomy showed the proximal ileum and distal jejunum had prolapsed through a tear at the rectosigmoid junction.

  • On 8th August 2000 the deceased underwent a laparotomy.

  • His claim to fame is that he was the first surgeon to perform an elective laparotomy.

  • He requires a laparotomy for a suspected ruptured spleen.

  • A 40 year old lady was transferred from another hospital following laparotomy for suspected perforated appendix.

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