Synonyms for laparotomy
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
The surgical procedure for making an incision in the abdominal wall to gain access into the abdominal cavity. Performed either as exploratory surgery, or as the first step in an abdominal operation.
Forms
- Plural
- laparotomies → celiotomies…
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| laparotomy | steady | |
| celiotomy | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 9 letters
- celiotomy
- 10 letters
- coeliotomy