Laparoscopy Definition

lăpə-rŏskə-pē
laparoscopies
noun
An operation in which a laparoscope is used, as in surgical treatment of endometriosis.
American Heritage
The use of a laparoscope in a medical examination or in any of various surgical procedures.
Webster's New World

Other Word Forms of Laparoscopy

Noun

Singular:
laparoscopy
Plural:
laparoscopies

Origin of Laparoscopy

  • From laparo- +"Ž -scopy, after German Laparoskopie.

    From Wiktionary

  • Greek laparā flank laparoscope –scopy

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

Laparoscopy Sentence Examples

  • The only way to confirm endometriosis is to carry out a laparoscopy.

  • The only way to diagnose endometriosis is by a laparoscopy.

  • A laparoscopy is an exploratory surgical procedure in which the doctor makes an incision and inserts a small tube connected to a camera to view the herniated area.

  • The Sixth Edition includes recent advances in laparoscopy, female urology, and treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia and other prostate diseases.

  • Laparoscopy is done to diagnose conditions or to perform certain types of surgeries.

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