laparatomy

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A form of laparotomy — The surgical procedure for making an incision in the abdominal wall to gain access into the abdominal cavity. Performed either as exploratory surgery, or as the first step in an abdominal operation.

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Meanings

noun
  1. misspellingMisspelling of laparotomy.
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APA

laparatomy. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/laparatomy

MLA

“laparatomy.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/laparatomy. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “laparatomy,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/laparatomy.

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