laparotomy

[ lap-uh-rot-uh-mee ]

noun

, Surgery.

, plural lap·a·rot·o·mies.

1. incision through the abdominal wall.
2. incision into the loin, especially for access to the abdominal cavity.

laparotomy

/ ˌlæpəˈrɒtəmɪ /

noun

1. surgical incision through the abdominal wall, esp to investigate the cause of an abdominal disorder
2. surgical incision into the loin

Word History and Origins

Origin of laparotomy¹

First recorded in 1875–80; laparo- + -tomy

Word History and Origins

Origin of laparotomy¹

C19: from Greek lapara flank, from laparos soft + -tomy

Example Sentences

Both were operations for the delivery of women by laparotomy, and in each case the centre of respiration was overwhelmed.

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Delivery through the flank (Cæsarean section, or laparotomy).

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She only decided in 1893 to undergo a surgical operation—laparotomy.

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After that time, if the patient is not relieved, the sooner laparotomy is resorted to the better the chance to save life.

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Under satisfactory conditions a laparotomy would be here indicated.

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