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laparoscopic

IPA: /ˌlæpəˈrɒskəpɪk/

KK: /læpəˈrɒskəpɪk/

adjective

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.

laparoscopy

IPA: /ˌlæpəˈrɒskəpi/

KK: /læpəˈrɒskəpi/

noun

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.

laparotomy

IPA: /ˌlæpəˈrɒtəmi/

KK: /læpəˈrɒtəmi/

noun

Definition: A surgical procedure that involves making an incision in the abdominal wall to access the abdominal cavity.

Example: The doctor performed a laparotomy to examine the patient's internal organs.

lapse

IPA: /læps/

KK: /læps/

intransitive verb

Definition: To become invalid or inactive, often due to neglect or the passage of time.

Example: Her subscription will lapse if she doesn't renew it by the end of the month.

noun

Definition: A temporary break or failure in something, such as a conversation, memory, or moral behavior.

Example: There was a lapse in the meeting when everyone stopped talking for a moment.

transitive verb

Definition: To let something expire or come to an end, often due to a lack of action or attention.

Example: He decided to lapse his membership after the first year.

lapsus

IPA: /ˈlæpsəs/

KK: /ˈlæpsəs/

noun

Definition: A mistake or error, often made in speech or writing, where something is said or done incorrectly.

Example: He made a lapsus when he accidentally called her by the wrong name.

laptop

IPA: /ˈlæpˌtɒp/

KK: /ˈlæpˌtɑp/

adjective

Definition: Designed to be used comfortably on a person's lap, typically referring to portable computers.

Example: I often use my laptop while sitting on the couch.

noun

Definition: A small computer that is designed to be easily carried and used in different locations, with all its parts built into one unit.

Example: I took my laptop to the coffee shop to work on my project.

larcenist

IPA: /ˈlɑː.sən.ɪst/

KK: /ˈlɑr.sə.nɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who steals someone else's property.

Example: The police arrested the larcenist after he was caught stealing from a store.

larcenous

IPA: /ˈlɑː.sən.əs/

KK: /ˈlɑr.sə.nəs/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or characterized by theft or stealing.

Example: The larcenous actions of the thief shocked the entire community.

larcenously

IPA: /lɑːrˈsɛnəsli/

KK: /lɑrˈsɛnəsli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that involves stealing or theft.

Example: He larcenously took the money from the cash register.

large

IPA: /lɑrdʒ/

KK: /lɑrdʒ/

adjective

Definition: Having a size that is greater than normal or average; not small.

Example: The elephant is a large animal that can weigh several tons.

adverb

Definition: Not available

Example: Not available

noun

Definition: A large amount of money, often used informally to refer to a sum of one thousand dollars.

Example: He won a large in the lottery last week.

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