Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

laparostomy

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: la-paros-to-my
IPA

18

Scrabble Score

11

Letters

4

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The surgical opening of the peritoneum to expose the abdominal contents

Example Sentences

"Although it takes slightly longer to perform than midline laparostomy, same principles of managing the open abdomen can be applied without additional equipment."

Etymology

From laparo- + -stomy.

Word Breakdown

Prefix: laparo-
Suffix: -stomy

Inflected Forms

laparostomies (plural)

Questions

What does laparostomy mean?: The surgical opening of the peritoneum to expose the abdominal contents
Where does laparostomy come from?: From laparo- + -stomy.

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