laparoscope

lap·a·ro·scope

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [lap-er-uh-skohp]
- /ˈlæp ər əˌskoʊp/
- /lˈapərˌɒskəʊp/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [lap-er-uh-skohp]
- /ˈlæp ər əˌskoʊp/

Definitions of laparoscope word

noun laparoscope a flexible fiberoptic instrument, passed through a small incision in the abdominal wall and equipped with biopsy forceps, an obturator, scissors or the like, with which to examine the abdominal cavity or perform minor surgery. 1
noun laparoscope A thin endoscope that may be inserted through a small incision in the abdominal wall. 1
noun laparoscope a medical instrument consisting of a tube that is inserted through the abdominal wall and illuminated to enable a doctor to view the internal organs 0
noun laparoscope a fiber-optic instrument introduced surgically into the abdomen for examining the abdominal or pelvic organs: used in diagnosis, female sterilization, etc. 0

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Origin of laparoscope

First appearance:

before 1850

One of the 32% newest English words

First recorded in 1850-55; laparo- + -scope

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Parts of speech for Laparoscope

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laparoscope popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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