lapar-

1. variant of laparo- before a vowel.

   laparectomy.

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What does lapar- mean?

Lapar- is a combining form used like a prefix meaning “abdominal wall." It is used in a few medical terms.Lapar- comes from the Greek lapára, meaning “flank.” Literally, it means "soft part," as in the part of the body between the ribs and the hip.Lapar- is a variant of laparo-, which loses its -o- when combined with words or word elements beginning with vowels.Want to know more? Read our Words That Use laparo- article.