Laparotomy (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

noun, plural lap·a·rot·o·mies.Surgery.
  1. incision through the abdominal wall.
  2. incision into the loin, especially for access to the abdominal cavity.
noun plural -mies
  1. surgical incision through the abdominal wall, esp to investigate the cause of an abdominal disorder
  2. surgical incision into the loin
Laparotomy (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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