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- US Pronunciation
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- [lap-uh-rek-tuh-mee]
- /ˌlæp əˈrɛk tə mi/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [lap-uh-rek-tuh-mee]
- /ˌlæp əˈrɛk tə mi/
Definition of laparectomy word
- noun laparectomy excision of strips of the abdominal wall and suturing of the wounds so as to correct laxity of the abdominal muscles. 1
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Origin of laparectomy
First appearance:
before 1885 One of the 21% newest English words
First recorded in 1885-90; lapar- + -ectomy
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Parts of speech for Laparectomy
noun
adjective
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preposition
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laparectomy popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 36% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 74% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
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