laparocele
— Noun
– English
～ hernia through the abdomen
laparoscope
— Noun
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～ a slender endoscope inserted through an incision in the abdominal wall in order to examine the abdominal organs or to perform minor surgery
laparoscopic cholecystectomy
— Noun
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～ removal of the gall bladder through small punctures in the abdomen to permit the insertion of a laparoscope and surgical instruments
laparoscopy
— Noun
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～ laparotomy performed with a laparoscope that makes a small incision to examine the abdominal cavity (especially the ovaries and Fallopian tubes)
laparotomy
— Noun
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～ surgical incision into the abdominal wall; often done to examine abdominal organs
lapboard
— Noun
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～ writing board used on the lap as a table or desk
lapdog
— Noun
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～ a dog small and tame enough to be held in the lap
lapel
— Noun
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～ lap at the front of a coat; continuation of the coat collar
lapful
— Noun
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～ the quantity that can be held in the lap
lapidarist
— Noun
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～ an expert on precious stones and the art of cutting and engraving them
lapidary
— Noun
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～ an expert on precious stones and the art of cutting and engraving them
lapidary
— Noun
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～ a skilled worker who cuts and engraves precious stones
lapidation
— Noun
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～ the act of pelting with stones; punishment inflicted by throwing stones at the victim (even unto death)
lapidator
— Noun
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～ an attacker who pelts the victim with stones (especially with intent to kill)
lapidist
— Noun
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～ a skilled worker who cuts and engraves precious stones
laplace
— Noun
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～ French mathematician and astronomer who formulated the nebular hypothesis concerning the origins of the solar system and who developed the theory of probability (1749-1827)
lapland
— Noun
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～ a region in northmost Europe inhabited by Lapps
Laportea canadensis
— Noun
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～ American perennial herb found in rich woods and provided with stinging hairs; provides fibers used for textiles