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laparoscopy
lap·a·ros·co·py [ làppə róskəpee ] (plural lap·a·ros·co·pies)


noun 
Definition:
 
internal abdominal examination: examination of the internal organs of the abdomen using a laparoscope
[Mid-19th century. < Greek lapara "flank"]

lap·a·ro·scop·ic [ làppərə skóppik ] adjective
lap·a·ros·co·pist [ làppə róskəpist ] noun
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