laparotomy

[ lap-uh-rot-uh-mee ]

/ ˌlæp əˈrɒt ə mi /

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noun, plural lap·a·rot·o·mies.Surgery.

incision through the abdominal wall.

incision into the loin, especially for access to the abdominal cavity.

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Origin of laparotomy

First recorded in 1875–80; laparo- + -tomy

Words nearby laparotomy

laparo-, laparoscope, laparoscopy, laparotome, laparotomize, laparotomy, La Paz, lap band , lap belt, lapboard, lap-chart

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How to use laparotomy in a sentence

Both were operations for the delivery of women by laparotomy, and in each case the centre of respiration was overwhelmed.
The Ethics of Medical Homicide and Mutilation|Austin O'Malley
Delivery through the flank (Cæsarean section, or laparotomy).
Special Report on Diseases of Cattle|U.S. Department of Agriculture
She only decided in 1893 to undergo a surgical operation—laparotomy.
Mrs. Piper & the Society for Psychical Research|Michael Sage
After that time, if the patient is not relieved, the sooner laparotomy is resorted to the better the chance to save life.
A System of Practical Medicine By American Authors, Vol. II|Various

Under satisfactory conditions a laparotomy would be here indicated.
Surgical Experiences in South Africa, 1899-1900|George Henry Makins

British Dictionary definitions for laparotomy

laparotomy

/ (ˌlæpəˈrɒtəmɪ) /

noun plural -mies

surgical incision through the abdominal wall, esp to investigate the cause of an abdominal disorder

surgical incision into the loin

Word Origin for laparotomy

C19: from Greek lapara flank, from laparos soft + -tomy

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