Peritoneoscopy
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Peritoneoscopy is a noun meaning (medicine, dated) Examination of the abdominal cavity using a narrow instrument inserted through a small incision in the peritoneum.
Meaning
(medicine, dated) Examination of the abdominal cavity using a narrow instrument inserted through a small incision in the peritoneum.
Example Sentences
Decker had just introduced his culdoscope and was advocating culdoscopy. I actually saw two peritoneoscopies during training but it had not achieved wide use.
Word Forms
- peritoneoscopies
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include peritoneal, peritoneum, peritoneally, peritonea, laparoscopy, proctoscopy.
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