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laparo-

  1. a combining form borrowed from Greek, where it meant “flank,” used with the meaning “abdominal wall” in the formation of compound words:

    laparotomy.



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Word History and Origins

Origin of laparo-1

Combining form representing Greek lapára flank (literally, soft part), noun use of feminine of laparós soft

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