laparotomy








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

  1. incision through the abdominal wall.
  2. incision into the loin, especially for access to the abdominal cavity.

noun plural -mies

  1. surgical incision through the abdominal wall, esp to investigate the cause of an abdominal disorder
  2. surgical incision into the loin

n.

  1. Surgical incision into the abdominal cavity through the loin or flank.
  2. celiotomy
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