laparoscope
|lap-a-ro-scope|
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/ˈlæpərəˌskoʊp/
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/ˈlæpərəˌskəʊp/
abdominal examination tool
Etymology
Etymology Information
'laparoscope' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'lapara,' meaning 'flank' or 'loins,' and 'skopein,' meaning 'to look or examine.'
Historical Evolution
'lapara' combined with 'skopein' to form the modern English word 'laparoscope.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'an instrument to look into the abdomen,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a medical instrument used to examine the interior of the abdomen, often used in minimally invasive surgery.
The surgeon used a laparoscope to perform the procedure.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/01 23:01