laparotomy

noun

Meaning

The surgical procedure for making an incision in the abdominal wall to gain access into the abdominal cavity. Performed either as exploratory surgery, or as the first step in an abdominal operation.

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Related words

laparatomy(English)laparostomy(English)laparoscopy(English)laparotome(English)laparotomist(English)laparoscope(English)laparoscopic surgery(English)laparosternotomy(English)incision(English)laparoscopic(English)abdominal(English)bowel(English)

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