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laparoscope (peritoneoscope)

Definition laparoscope (peritoneoscope)

laparoscope (peritoneoscope)

laparoscope (peritoneoscope) n. a surgical instrument (a type of *endoscope) comprising an illuminated viewing tube that is inserted through the abdominal wall to enable the surgeon to view the organs in the abdomen (see laparoscopy).