celiotomy

[ see-lee-ot-uh-mee ]

noun

, Surgery.

, plural ce·li·ot·o·mies.

1. laparotomy ( def 2 ).

Word History and Origins

Origin of celiotomy¹

< Greek koilí ( a ) bowels ( celiac + -o- + -tomy

Example Sentences

They allowed the case to go twenty-three days, until pains similar to those of labor occurred, and then decided on celiotomy.

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The Revue de Chirurgien 1887, contains an account of a woman who suffered internal strangulation, on whom celiotomy was performed; she recovered in twenty-five days, and did not miscarry, which shows that severe injury to the intestine with operative interference does not necessarily interrupt pregnancy.

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From an experience gained in the case of the President, Romme strongly recommends exploratory celiotomy in all penetrating wounds of the liver.

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When celiotomy is performed for ruptured bladder, in a manner suggested by the elder Gross, the mortality is much less.

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Terrilon mentions an instance in which a portion of the liver was removed by ligature after celiotomy.

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