laparoscopy
Translation
laparoscopy, keyhole surgery
Examples
The surgeon performed a laparoscopy.
The surgeon performed a laparoscopy.
Laparoscopy is a minimally invasive procedure.
Laparoscopy is a minimally invasive procedure.
Grammar Patterns
((to have/undergo)) a laparoscopy to have a medical examination of the abdomen The patient will undergo a laparoscopy tomorrow.
Similar Words
Synonyms: keyhole surgery, endoscopy
Etymology
From Greek 'lapara' (flank, abdomen) + 'skopein' (to see).
Memory Tips
Think of it as 'laparo' (abdomen) + 'scopy' (viewing). It's a procedure for viewing inside the abdomen.