laparoscopy
Translation
laparoscopy, keyhole surgery
Examples
The doctor performed a laparoscopy.
The doctor performed a laparoscopy.
Laparoscopy is a minimally invasive surgery.
Laparoscopy is a minimally invasive surgery.
Grammar Patterns
((to perform a laparoscopy)) to carry out the procedure The doctor performed a laparoscopy.
((laparoscopy is sth.)) to describe the procedure Laparoscopy is a minimally invasive surgery.
Similar Words
Synonyms: keyhole surgery, minimally invasive surgery
Etymology
From Greek 'lapara' (flank, abdomen) + 'skopein' (to look at). It means 'to look at the abdomen'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'laparo-' (abdomen) + '-scopy' (viewing). Think of a 'scope' to view your 'lap' area (abdomen).