Definition of laparotomy Laparotomy

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We found 4 definitions of laparotomy from 4 different sources.

What does laparotomy mean?

Plural: laparotomies

laparotomy - surgical incision into the abdominal wall; often done to examine abdominal organs

surgical incision, incision, section the cutting of or into body tissues or organs (especially by a surgeon as part of an operation)

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laparotomy (Noun)
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.

laparotomy (n.)
A cutting through the walls of the abdomen, as in the Caesarean section.

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