Cómo Pronunciar "laparotomy"
word
ˌlæpəˈrɑtəmi
lap-uh-RAH-tuh-mee
lˌæpɐɹˈəʊtəmi
lap-uh-ROH-tuh-mee
Definición
A laparotomy is a surgical procedure in which a surgeon makes a large incision in the abdominal wall to gain access to the abdominal cavity. It is often used to diagnose or treat problems inside the abdomen.
Transcripción IPA
Inglés Americano
ˌlæpəˈrɑtəmi
Inglés Británico
lˌæpɐɹˈəʊtəmi
Pronunciación Simplificada
EE.UU.
lap-uh-RAH-tuh-mee
UK
lap-uh-ROH-tuh-mee
Escucha en Contexto
The doctor performed a laparotomy to find the cause of the pain.
A laparotomy can help doctors see inside the abdomen.
She recovered well after her laparotomy.
After several tests, the surgeon decided an exploratory laparotomy was necessary.