Coeliotomy
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Coeliotomy is a noun meaning (surgery) A 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.
Meaning
(surgery) A 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.
Word Forms
- coeliotomies
Synonyms for coeliotomy
Depending on context, synonyms include laparotomy.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include colotomy, coelioscopy, caecostomy, celotomy, enterotomy, colostomy.
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