How to Pronounce "laparotomy"
word
ˌlæpəˈrɑtəmi
lap-uh-RAH-tuh-mee
lˌæpɐɹˈəʊtəmi
lap-uh-ROH-tuh-mee
Definition
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.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌlæpəˈrɑtəmi
British English
lˌæpɐɹˈəʊtəmi
Simplified Pronunciation
US
lap-uh-RAH-tuh-mee
UK
lap-uh-ROH-tuh-mee
Listen in Context
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.