laparoscope

noun

lap·​a·​ro·​scope ˈla-p(ə-)rə-ˌskōp How to pronounce laparoscope (audio)
: a fiberoptic instrument inserted through an incision in the abdominal wall and used to examine visually the interior of the peritoneal cavity

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Trocars allow the surgeon to pass the laparoscope and surgical tools like scissors and clamps into the abdomen.7 There are two common forms of laparoscopic surgery:38 Laparoscopic excision: The surgeon uses the laparoscope to find endometriosis lesions. — Joy Emeh, Health, 15 Feb. 2025 Images from the laparoscope will be shown on a screen your surgeon can view during the procedure. — Corey Whelan, Verywell Health, 24 Jan. 2025

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circa 1923, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of laparoscope was circa 1923

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laparoscope

noun
lap·​a·​ro·​scope ˈlap(-ə)-rə-ˌskōp How to pronounce laparoscope (audio)
: a usually rigid endoscope that is inserted through an incision in the abdominal wall and is used to examine visually the interior of the peritoneal cavity

called also peritoneoscope

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