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laparoscopy

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/ˌlæpəˈrɒskəpi/ · lap-a-ros-co-py

A minimally invasive surgical procedure using a laparoscope to examine the abdominal cavity.

Meanings

nountechnical

A minimally invasive surgical procedure using a laparoscope to examine the abdominal cavity.

ایک کم حملہ آور سرجیکل طریقہ کار جو پتھالوجی کی جانچ کے لئے لیپاروسکوپ کا استعمال کرتا ہے۔

لیپروسکوپی

laparoscopy

Synonyms

minimally invasive surgeryendoscopic surgeryabdominal surgeryکم حملہ آور سرجریآخر بصری سرجریپیڑو سرجری

Antonyms

open surgerytraditional surgeryکھلی سرجریروایتی سرجری

Common Collocations

  • laparoscopic procedure
  • laparoscopic surgery
  • laparoscopic examination

Example Sentences

The doctor recommended a laparoscopy to investigate the abdominal pain.

ڈاکٹر نے پیٹ کے درد کی تحقیقات کے لئے لیپروسکوپی کی تجویز دی۔

Daktar ne pait ke dard ki tahqiqat ke liye laparoscopic ki tajweez di.

During the laparoscopy, the surgeon found signs of inflammation.

لیپروسکوپی کے دوران، سرجن نے سوزش کے آثار پائے۔

Laparoscopy ke doran, surgeon ne soozish ke aasaar paye.

Laparoscopy is often preferred due to its quicker recovery time.

لیپروسکوپی کو عموماً اس کی جلد صحت یابی کے وقت کے باعث ترجیح دی جاتی ہے۔

Laparoscopy ko aam tor par is ki jald sehat yaabi ke waqt ke baais tarjeeh di jati hai.

Easily Confused With

laparoscopy vs. endoscopy:Laparoscopy refers specifically to procedures in the abdominal cavity, while endoscopy can refer to procedures within any hollow organ.

Word Family

laparoscopic
adjectiveلیپروسکوپک

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'lapar' as in 'lap' meaning side, and 'scope' as in look, so you're looking at the side.

Envision a small camera being inserted into the abdomen to look around.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Greek "lapara (flank) + skopein (to look)" — to look into the flank

First known use: 20th century

The term has evolved from its Greek origins to refer specifically to a minimally invasive surgical technique used for diagnostic purposes.