laparotomy

Meaning

Noun

The surgical procedure for making an incision in the abdominal wall to gain access into the abdominal cavity. Performed either as exploratory surgery, or as the first step in an abdominal operation.

Related

Similar words

celiotomy, coeliotomy

Origin

From laparo- + -tomy.

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