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
Words nearby laparo-
lap-chart,
lap-size,
lapactic,
lapar-,
laparectomy,
laparo-,
laparocele,
laparorrhaphy,
laparoscope,
laparoscopy,
laparotome
Medical definitions for laparo-
laparo-
pref.
Loin:laparotomy.
Abdomen:laparocele.