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laparoscope

 

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Noun laparoscope has 1 sense
  1. laparoscope - a slender endoscope inserted through an incision in the abdominal wall in order to examine the abdominal organs or to perform minor surgery
    --1 is a kind of
    endoscope

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Laparoscope

Definition:

A laparoscope is a long, slender instrument used in laparoscopic surgery to visualize and operate on internal organs through small incisions in the abdomen.

Senses:

Sense 1:

As a noun, a laparoscope refers to a medical device used in minimally invasive surgery.

Example Sentence:

The surgeon carefully inserted the laparoscope into the patient's abdomen to examine the diseased organ.

Sense 2:

As a verb, to laparoscope means to perform a laparoscopic procedure using a laparoscope.

Example Sentence:

The experienced surgeon decided to laparoscope the patient instead of opting for open surgery.

Usage:

Laparoscopes are widely used in various surgical specialties, including gynecology, urology, and general surgery. They allow surgeons to perform surgeries with smaller incisions, reducing the risk of complications and leading to faster recovery times.

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