Noun: laparoscopy ,la-pu'ró-sku-pee
- Laparotomy performed with a laparoscope that makes a small incision to examine the abdominal cavity (especially the ovaries and Fallopian tubes)
"The gynaecologist performed a laparoscopy to diagnose the cause of pelvic pain"
Derived forms: laparoscopies
Type of: laparotomy
Encyclopedia: Laparoscopy