laparoscopy

Meaning

Examination of the loins or abdomen, now specifically examination or surgery on the peritoneal cavity using a laparoscope.

Synonyms

ventroscopy

peritoneoscopy

Translations

laparoscopie

laparoscopia

laparoscòpia

Laparoskopie

λαπαροσκόπηση

laparoscopie

Bauchspiegelung

Pronounced as (IPA)
/lapəˈɹɒskəpi/
Etymology

From laparo- (“flank”) + -scopy, after German Laparoskopie.

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