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.