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Laparotomy - What does it mean?

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is likely misspelled.


has no English definition.

As a noun laparotomy

is the surgical procedure for making an incision in the abdominal wall to gain access into the abdominal cavity. Performed either as exploratory surgery, or as the first step in an abdominal operation.

laparotomy

Noun

(laparotomies)
  • (surgery) The surgical procedure for making an incision in the abdominal wall to gain access into the abdominal cavity. Performed either as exploratory surgery, or as the first step in an abdominal operation.
  • Synonyms

    * coeliotomy

    Not English

    has no English definition. It may be misspelled.