Pronunciation of 'Laparoscopy'
Laparoscopy is a medical term referring to a minimally invasive surgical procedure performed using a laparoscope. It is pronounced as 'ˌlæpəˈrɒskəpi' in English (en-US).
Word Origin
The term 'laparoscopy' originates from Greek, where 'laparo-' means 'flank or abdomen' and '-scopy' means 'to look or examine'.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A surgical procedure using a laparoscope to examine or operate on the abdominal cavity.
Pronounced as 'LAP-uh-ROS-kuh-pee'. 'LAP' as in 'lap', 'uh' as in 'uh', 'ROS' with stress, and 'kuh-pee' as in 'kuh-pee'.