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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

laparotomy

/ləˈpærətəmi/ noun · British & US
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What does laparotomy mean?

noun

A surgical incision into the abdominal cavity, typically to explore or repair internal organs.

Example

"The surgeon performed a laparotomy to diagnose the cause of the patient's abdominal pain."

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