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Laparotomy Definition & Meaning

laparotomy
noun
  1. surgical incision into the abdominal wall; often done to examine abdominal organs

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  • "exploratory laparotomy"
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  • "proctocysto exploratory laparotomy"
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Frequently asked questions

What does laparotomy mean?
surgical incision into the abdominal wall; often done to examine abdominal organs
What part of speech is laparotomy?
Laparotomy is a noun.

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