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laparotomy
CIDE DICTIONARY
laparotomy, n. [Gr. loins + te`mnein to cut.].
A cutting through the walls of the abdomen, as in the Cæsarean section. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
laparotomy, n. (pl. -ies) a surgical incision into the abdominal cavity for exploration or diagnosis.
Etymology
Gk lapara flank + -TOMY
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