Definition

A medical procedure that allows doctors to look inside the abdomen using a special instrument called a laparoscope.

Example

The doctor recommended laparoscopy to diagnose the issue with my abdominal pain.

Conversation

Have you heard about the laparoscopy procedure my sister had last week?

Yeah, I read that it's less invasive than traditional surgery.

Exactly! It really helped her recover faster.

That's great to hear! I hope she feels better soon.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Laparoscopy → It is formed from "laparo-" (from Greek "lapara", meaning flank or side) and "-scopy" (from Greek "skopein", meaning to look or examine). The word refers to the examination of the interior of the abdomen through small incisions in the flank.

Memory Tip

Think of looking or examining ('-scopy') the side or flank ('laparo-') of the body, which is what laparoscopy involves.

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