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Laparoscopy
Pronunciation
Definition 1
A procedure that uses a laparoscope, inserted through the abdominal wall, to examine the inside of the abdomen. A laparoscope is a thin, tube-like instrument with a light and a lens for viewing. It may also have a tool to remove tissue to be checked under a microscope for signs of disease. (NCI Dictionary)
Definition 2
Laparoscopic examination of the abdominal cavity and its contents. (NCI Thesaurus)
Definition 3
examination of abdominal interior with a laparoscope. (NIH CRISP Thesaurus)
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