a fiber-optic instrument introduced surgically into the abdomen for examining visually the abdominal or pelvic organs
Origin of laparoscope
laparo- + -scopelaparoscope
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laparoscope
noun
An endoscope that is inserted through an incision in the abdominal wall and used for viewing or performing minor surgery in the abdominal or pelvic cavities.
Origin of laparoscope
Greek laparā flank ( from feminine of laparos soft ) -scopeRelated Forms:
- lap′a·ro·scop′ic
adjective
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A slender, tubular endoscope that is inserted through an incision in the abdominal wall to examine or perform minor surgery within the abdomen or pelvis.
Related Forms:
- laparoscopy (lăpˌ◌ə-rŏsˌ◌kə-pē)
noun
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laparoscope - Medical Definition
n.
An endoscope that is inserted through an incision in the abdominal wall and used for viewing or performing minor surgery in the abdominal or pelvic cavities.
Related Forms:
- lap′a·ro·scop′ic (-ər-ə-skŏp′ĭk)
adj.
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