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laparotomy

Noun

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WORDNET DICTIONARY

laparotomy(n = noun.act) Array - surgical incision into the abdominal wall; often done to examine abdominal organs; Array

has particulars: laparoscopy

laparotomy, n. [Gr. loins + te`mnein to cut.].

A cutting through the walls of the abdomen, as in the Cæsarean section. [1913 Webster]

laparotomy, n. (pl. -ies) a surgical incision into the abdominal cavity for exploration or diagnosis.

Etymology

Gk lapara flank + -TOMY

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