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Laparotomy (Noun)

Meaning

Surgical incision into the abdominal wall; often done to examine abdominal organs.

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Examples

  • The patient underwent a laparotomy to diagnose the cause of her severe abdominal pain.
  • During the laparotomy, the surgeon discovered a tumor on the patient's liver that had been causing her symptoms.
  • A laparotomy was performed on the accident victim to assess the extent of his internal injuries.
  • The doctor explained to the patient that a laparotomy would be necessary to confirm the diagnosis of appendicitis.
  • After the laparotomy, the surgeon was able to repair the perforated intestine and close the incision.

Hypernyms

  • Section
  • Surgical Incision
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