Pronunciation of 'Laparoscopy'
Laparoscopy is a medical term referring to a minimally invasive surgical procedure performed in the abdomen using a laparoscope. Pronounced as 'lap-uh-ROS-kuh-pee' in English.
Word Origin
Derived from Greek 'lapara' meaning 'flank' and 'skopein' meaning 'to look or examine'.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A surgical procedure involving the use of a laparoscope to examine or perform operations in the abdomen.
Pronounced as 'lap-uh-ROS-kuh-pee', with stress on the second syllable. 'Lap' as in 'lap', 'uh' as in 'uh', 'ros' as in 'ross', 'kuh' as in 'kuh', and 'pee' as in 'pee'.