laparotomy

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Synonyms: laparotome, laparectomy

Antonyms: laparotome, laparectomy

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|surgery}} 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]].

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