Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

laparoscope

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.41 in modern English

Syllables
la-paro-scope
IPA
17
Scrabble Score
11
Letters
3
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A thin endoscope that may be inserted through a small incision in the abdominal wall.

Etymology

From laparo- + -scope.

Word Breakdown

Inflected Forms

laparoscopes (plural)

Phrases

keyhole surgery

Frequently Paired Words

laparoscopy laparoscopic keyhole surgery

Questions

What does laparoscope mean?
A thin endoscope that may be inserted through a small incision in the abdominal wall.
Where does laparoscope come from?
From laparo- + -scope.

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