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laparoscope
noun[ C ]
medical specializeduk /ˈlæp.ər.ə.skəʊp/ us /ˈlæp.rə.skoʊp/
a long thin tube put into a cut made in the body in order to examine inside the body or carry out an operation:
A miniature video camera was connected to the laparoscope and this showed a clear image on a monitor.
The laparoscope is passed in and the doctor can angle it to get a clear view.
Related word
laparoscopy
The laparoscope is a slender tube that allows the surgeon to see inside the body.
The laparoscope can be used as both a diagnostic and operative instrument.
In this type of surgery, your doctor uses a laparoscope to see and remove the prostate.
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