| Word | Definitions | Synonyms |
|---|---|---|
| laparocele | (noun) hernia through the abdomen | - |
| laparoscope | (noun) a slender endoscope inserted through an incision in the abdominal wall in order to examine the abdominal organs or to perform minor surgery | - |
| laparoscopy | (noun) laparotomy performed with a laparoscope that makes a small incision to examine the abdominal cavity (especially the ovaries and Fallopian tubes) | - |
| laparotomy | (noun) surgical incision into the abdominal wall; often done to examine abdominal organs | - |