laparoscopy

noun, plural lap·a·ros·co·pies. Surgery.

1. examination of the abdominal cavity or performance of minor abdominal surgery using a laparoscope.

n.1855, from -scopy + Greek lapara “flank,” from laparos “soft,” from PIE *lep- “to peel;” + -scopy. Related: Laparoscopic; laparoscope. n.

1. Examination of the interior of the abdomen by a laparoscope.
2. A surgical procedure using laparoscopy.

1. A slender, tubular endoscope that is inserted through an incision in the abdominal wall to examine or perform minor surgery within the abdomen or pelvis.