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Noun: laparoscopy  ,la-pu'ró-sku-pee
  1. Laparotomy performed with a laparoscope that makes a small incision to examine the abdominal cavity (especially the ovaries and Fallopian tubes)

Derived forms: laparoscopies

Type of: laparotomy

Encyclopedia: Laparoscopy

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