Definition of Laparoscope

1. Noun. A slender endoscope inserted through an incision in the abdominal wall in order to examine the abdominal organs or to perform minor surgery.

Generic synonyms: Endoscope

Definition of Laparoscope

1. Noun. A thin endoscope that may be inserted through a small incision in the abdominal wall. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Laparoscope

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Medical Definition of Laparoscope

1. A fibreoptic device that consists of a flexible tube. Glass or plastic filaments allow the internal refraction of light for viewing. This device is used in laparoscopy and laparoscopic surgery. (27 Sep 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Laparoscope

laparo-
laparocele
laparoceles
laparogastroscopy
laparohystero-oophorectomy
laparohysteropexy
laparohysterosalpingo-oophorectomy
laparohysterotomy
laparomyomectomy
laparomyositis
laparorrhaphy
laparosalpingectomy
laparosalpingo-oophorectomy
laparosalpingotomy
laparoscope (current term)
laparoscopes
laparoscopic
laparoscopic cannula
laparoscopic cholangiogram
laparoscopic cholecystectomy
laparoscopic knot
laparoscopic surgery
laparoscopically
laparoscopies
laparoscopist
laparoscopists
laparoscopy
laparotomic

Literary usage of Laparoscope

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Operative Gynecologic Laparoscopy: Principles and Techniques by Camran Nezhat (2000)
"The Basic Instruments The laparoscope The endoscope can view the abdominal and pelvic cavity and is the most important piece of equipment. ..."

2. Health Care Technology And Its Assessment In Eight Countries edited by H. David Banta (2004)
"The laparoscope was first used therapeutically in gynecology during the 1960s. The first International Symposium of Gynecological Endoscopy was held in 1964 ..."

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