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laparoscope

/ləˈpærəskoʊp/ noun · British & US
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What does laparoscope mean?

noun

A medical instrument used for minimally invasive surgical procedures, consisting of a thin tube with a camera and light on the end, allowing a surgeon to view the internal organs on a monitor.

Example

"The surgeon used a laparoscope to examine the patient's internal organs during the procedure."

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