<procedure> Exposure of diaphragmatic region by an incision that opens both thorax and abdomen (thoraco-abdominal incision). ... Origin: thoraco-+ laparotomy ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
Type: Term Pronunciation: thō′ră-kō-lap-ă-rot′ŏ-mē Definitions: 1. Exposure of diaphragmatic region by an incision that opens both thorax and abdomen (thoracoabdominal incision).
thoracolaparotomy Exposure of diaphragmatic region by an incision that opens both thorax and abdomen (thoraco-abdominal incision).