coelioscopy

/ˌsɛliˈɒskəpi/; /ˌkɛliˈɒskəpi/

Definitions

1. noun

A medical procedure in which a laparoscope is inserted through an incision in the abdominal wall to visually examine the abdominal cavity.

“The surgeon performed a coelioscopy to diagnose the patient’s suspected ovarian cyst.”

Synonyms

  • keyhole surgery
  • laparoscopy

Antonyms

  • open surgery