capnopneumoperitoneum

noun

The inflation of the peritoneal cavity with carbon dioxide, typically as a prelude to laparoscopy

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Meanings

nouncapnopneumoperitoneum (uncountable)
  1. uncountablemedicineThe inflation of the peritoneal cavity with carbon dioxide, typically as a prelude to laparoscopy

Origin

From capno- + pneumoperitoneum.

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APA

capnopneumoperitoneum. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/capnopneumoperitoneum

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“capnopneumoperitoneum.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/capnopneumoperitoneum. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “capnopneumoperitoneum,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/capnopneumoperitoneum.

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