Pronunciation of 'Laparoscopy'
Laparoscopy is a medical term referring to a minimally invasive surgical procedure performed in the abdomen or pelvis using a laparoscope. It is pronounced as 'ˌlæpəˈrɒskəpi' in English (en-US).
Word Origin
The term 'laparoscopy' originates from the Greek words 'lapara' (flank or side) and 'skopein' (to look or examine).
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A minimally invasive surgical procedure performed in the abdomen or pelvis using a laparoscope.
Pronounced as 'LAP-uh-ROS-kuh-pee', with stress on the second syllable. 'LAP' as in 'lap', 'uh' as in 'a', 'ROS' as in 'ross', 'kuh' as in 'kuh', and 'pee' as in 'pee'.