laparotomy

/ˈlæpəˌrɑdəmi/
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Other forms: laparotomies

Definitions of laparotomy
  1. noun
    surgical incision into the abdominal wall; often done to examine abdominal organs
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    types:
    laparoscopy
    laparotomy performed with a laparoscope that makes a small incision to examine the abdominal cavity (especially the ovaries and Fallopian tubes)
    type of:
    incision, section, surgical incision
    the cutting of or into body tissues or organs (especially by a surgeon as part of an operation)
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