laparoscope
noun
lap·a·ro·scope ˈla-p(ə-)rə-ˌskōp 
: a fiberoptic instrument inserted through an incision in the abdominal wall and used to examine visually the interior of the peritoneal cavity
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web It is typically done using a laparoscope rather than a traditional open surgery. 
Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 24 Aug. 2022 This entails making several much smaller incisions and inserting a laparoscope, which is a combination of surgical tools and a video camera, to perform the surgery. Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 31 Jan. 2022 In this case, the procedure is usually performed laparoscopically, meaning it’s done by making a small cut in your pelvis and using a laparoscope, a thin tool that has a tiny video camera and light on the end. Korin Miller, Allure, 6 Mar. 2018 Your doctor will make a few small incisions in your abdomen and use a laparoscope (which is basically a small telescope with a camera) to see a closeup of what’s happening inside your body. Korin Miller, SELF, 24 Dec. 2017 Diagnosis is done using laparoscopy, in which a surgeon inserts a lighted viewing instrument called a laparoscope through a small incision. Ilene Raymond Rush, Philly.com, 12 Oct. 2017
Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 24 Aug. 2022 This entails making several much smaller incisions and inserting a laparoscope, which is a combination of surgical tools and a video camera, to perform the surgery. Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 31 Jan. 2022 In this case, the procedure is usually performed laparoscopically, meaning it’s done by making a small cut in your pelvis and using a laparoscope, a thin tool that has a tiny video camera and light on the end. Korin Miller, Allure, 6 Mar. 2018 Your doctor will make a few small incisions in your abdomen and use a laparoscope (which is basically a small telescope with a camera) to see a closeup of what’s happening inside your body. Korin Miller, SELF, 24 Dec. 2017 Diagnosis is done using laparoscopy, in which a surgeon inserts a lighted viewing instrument called a laparoscope through a small incision. Ilene Raymond Rush, Philly.com, 12 Oct. 2017 Word History
Etymology
International Scientific Vocabulary
First Known Use
circa 1923, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
laparoscope
noun
lap·a·ro·scope ˈlap(-ə)-rə-ˌskōp
: a usually rigid endoscope that is inserted through an incision in the abdominal wall and is used to examine visually the interior of the peritoneal cavity
called also peritoneoscope
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