Look up: Laparoscopy

1. laparoscopy
   [n] - laparotomy performed with a laparoscope that makes a small incision to examine the abdominal cavity (especially the ovaries and Fallopian tubes)
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2. laparoscopy
   A surgical procedure in which a flexible tube is inserted through an incision in the abdomen to view internal organs. A laparoscopy is frequently used to check for potential causes of infertility.
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3. Laparoscopy
   A small operation where a flexible tube filled with optical fibres (a laparoscope) is put inside the abdomen (tummy) through a small cut. The doctor can look through the laparoscope, see inside the body and take tissue samples (biopsies).
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4. Laparoscopy
   a procedure done to examine the abdominal cavity using a laparoscope, usually to investigate pelvic pain or gynecologic conditions such as infertility
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5. Laparoscopy
   Viewing of the abdominal cavity by passing a thin illuminated telescope (Laparoscope) through a small Incision in the abdominal wall. (Laparotomy)
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6. laparoscopy
   Surgical investigation of the abdominal cavity.
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7. Laparoscopy
   A technique to inspect the pelvic organs by expanding the abdominal cavity with gas, and then inserting a laparoscope.
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8. Laparoscopy
   Our Laparoscopy Main Article provides a comprehensive look at the who, what, when and how of Laparoscopy Laparoscopy: A type of minimally invasive surgery in which a small incision (cut) is made in the abdominal wall through which an instrument called a laparoscope is inserted to permit structures w...
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9. Laparoscopy
   the examination of the pelvic region by using a laparoscope Category: Medicine
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10. laparoscopy
    <procedure> A surgical procedure in which a tiny scope is inserted into the abdomen through a small incision. It is used for a variety of procedures and often to diagnose disease of the fallopian tubes and pelvic cavity. ... (16 Dec 1997) ...
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11. laparoscopy
    noun laparotomy performed with a laparoscope that makes a small incision to examine the abdominal cavity (especially the ovaries and Fallopian tubes)
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12. laparoscopy
    (lap″ә-ros´kә-pe) examination by means of the laparoscope; called also celioscopy. adj., laparoscop´ic., adj.
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13. laparoscopy
    procedure that permits visual examination of the abdominal cavity with an optical instrument called a laparoscope, which is inserted through a small ... [3 related articles]
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14. laparoscopy
    laparoscopy Visual examination of the interior of the peritoneal cavity with a laparoscope inserted into it through the abdominal wall or the vagina.
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15. Laparoscopy
    A procedure that uses a laparoscope, a tube with a light and a camera lens at the end, to examine organs, check for abnormalities and perform simple, minimally invasive surgeries. The surgery does not require the surgeon to make large incisions and is generally done under general anesthesia as a one-day surgery.
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16. Laparoscopy
    A laparoscopy is a test that uses a laparoscope to look at and take tissue from the inside of the body.
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17. laparoscopy
    Type: Term Pronunciation: lap′ă-ros′kŏ-pē Definitions: 1. Examination of the contents of the abdominopelvic cavity with a laparoscope passed through the abdominal wall. Synonyms: abdominoscopy
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18. LAPAROSCOPY
    Visual inspection of the interior of the abdominal cavity with a specialized instrument (a laparoscope), inserted through the body wall.
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19. Laparoscopy
    Examination of the pelvic region by using a small telescope called a laparoscope.
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20. laparoscopy
    A procedure that uses a laparoscope, inserted through the abdominal wall, to examine the inside of the abdomen. A laparoscope is a thin, tube-like instrument with a light and a lens for viewing. It may also have a tool to remove tissue to be checked under a microscope for signs of disease.
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21. Laparoscopy
    | MeshID = D010535 | OPS301 = | OtherCodes = | --> `Laparoscopy` (from Greek lapara, "flank or loin", and skopein, "to see, view or examine") is an operation performed in the abdomen or pelvis through small incisions (usually 0.5–1.5&nbsp;cm) with the aid of a camera. ...
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