laparo-


a combining form borrowed from Greek, where it meant “flank,” used with the meaning “abdominal wall” in the formation of compound words: laparotomy.
Also especially before a vowel, lapar-.

Origin of laparo-

combining form representing Greek lapára flank (literally, soft part), noun use of feminine of laparós soft

Medical definitions for laparo

laparo-

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Loin:laparotomy.
Abdomen:laparocele.