Definition

A thin, tube-like instrument used in surgery to look inside the abdomen or pelvis through a small cut in the skin.

Example

The doctor used a laparoscope to examine the patient's abdominal organs.

Conversation

Have you heard about the new laparoscope they use for surgeries now?

Yeah, I read that it makes recovery a lot faster for patients.

It's amazing how technology has improved surgery techniques like using a laparoscope.

Totally! It really changes the way doctors operate.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Laparoscope → It is formed from "laparo-" (from Greek "lapara", meaning flank or side) and "scope" (from Greek "skopein", meaning to look or examine). The word "laparoscope" refers to an instrument used to look inside the abdomen or flank area.

Memory Tip

Think of looking into the 'flank' ('laparo-') of the body with an instrument that 'examines' ('scope'). This helps you remember that a laparoscope is used to look inside the abdomen.

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