How to Pronounce Laparotomy

To pronounce "laparotomy", say LAP-ar-ot-omy — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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LAP-ar-ot-omy

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"laparotomy" has 4 syllables: lap-ar-ot-omy.

What does laparotomy mean?

noun

  1. 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.

Synonyms

celiotomycoeliotomy

Related words

laparatomylaparostomylaparoscopylaparotomelaparotomistlaparoscopelaparosternotomyminilaparotomy

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How many syllables are in "laparotomy"?▾

"Laparotomy" has 4 syllables: lap · ar · ot · omy.

What does "laparotomy" mean?▾

Laparotomy: 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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