Transcription
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- [lap-uh-rot-uh-mee]
- /ˌlæp əˈrɒt ə mi/
- /lˌapərˈəʊtəmi/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [lap-uh-rot-uh-mee]
- /ˌlæp əˈrɒt ə mi/
Definitions of laparotomy word
- noun plural laparotomy incision through the abdominal wall. 1
- noun plural laparotomy incision into the loin, especially for access to the abdominal cavity. 1
- noun laparotomy A surgical incision into the abdominal cavity, for diagnosis or in preparation for surgery. 1
- noun laparotomy surgical incision through the abdominal wall, esp to investigate the cause of an abdominal disorder 0
- noun laparotomy surgical incision into the loin 0
- noun laparotomy a surgical incision into the abdomen 0
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Origin of laparotomy
First appearance:
before 1875 One of the 25% newest English words
First recorded in 1875-80; laparo- + -tomy
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Parts of speech for Laparotomy
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
laparotomy popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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