Definition

Relating to a type of surgery that uses small incisions and a camera to see inside the body.

Example

The doctor performed a laparoscopic surgery to remove the gallbladder.

Conversation

I heard you had a laparoscopic surgery last week; how did it go?

It went really well, actually! The recovery was much quicker than I expected.

That's great to hear! I’ve read that laparoscopic procedures are less invasive than traditional ones.

Exactly, and that’s why I chose it — it made the whole experience much easier.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Laparoscopic → It is formed from "laparo-" (from Greek "lapara", meaning flank or side) and "scopic" (from Greek "skopein", meaning to look or examine). The word refers to a method of looking into the abdomen or flank area using a camera.

Memory Tip

Think of 'laparo-' meaning the side or flank, and 'scopic' meaning to look. This helps you remember that laparoscopic refers to looking into the side of the body.

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