HealthAugust 17, 2026

laparoscopic

lap-uh-ruh-SKOP-ik

Definition

Relating to or performed using a laparoscope, a thin, tube-like instrument with a camera used to view the interior of the abdomen or pelvis during minimally invasive surgery.

Etymology

Derived from the Greek words 'lapara' (flank or loin) and 'skopein' (to look or examine), the term entered English in the early 20th century to describe techniques for viewing the abdominal cavity.

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