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Noun: laparoscope  'la-p(u-)ru,skowp
  1. A slender endoscope inserted through an incision in the abdominal wall in order to examine the abdominal organs or to perform minor surgery

Derived forms: laparoscopes

Type of: endoscope

Encyclopedia: Laparoscope