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(lap-a-ros-co-py) 5 syllables

Definition

noun. a surgical procedure using a camera to see inside the abdomen.

Example Sentence

He is going into the hospital for a laparoscopy.

More Example Sentences

Laparoscopy helps doctors see inside the body.

Synonyms

minimally invasive surgery; surgical examination

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Rhymes

  • spectroscopy

  • laparoscopy
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