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Laparoscope
Pronunciation
Definition 1
A thin, tube-like instrument used to look at tissues and organs inside the abdomen. A laparoscope has a light and a lens for viewing and may have a tool to remove tissue. (NCI Dictionary)
Definition 2
A long, thin tube with a camera lens attached that allows the physician to examine the organs inside the abdominal cavity. (NCI Thesaurus)
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