word
Medical
Laparoscopy
lap-uh-ROS-koh-pee
/ˌlæpəˈrɒskəpiː/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
Laparoscopy
Dictionary meaning
A minimally invasive surgical procedure using a thin camera inserted through small incisions.
Examples
- The appendix was removed by laparoscopy, leaving only three small scars.
Pronunciation tips
Five syllables. Stress on third syllable.
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