laparoscope

laparoscope definition - medical

lap·a·ro·scope (lăpˈər-ə-skōpˌ)

noun
A slender, tubular endoscope that is inserted through an incision in the abdominal wall to examine or perform minor surgery within the abdominal or pelvic cavities. Also called peritoneoscope.

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