minilaparotomy: Meaning and Definition of

min•i•lap•a•rot•o•my

Pronunciation: (min"ē-lap"u-rot'u-mē), [key]
— pl. -mies.
  1. laparotomy with a small incision into the abdomen, often no more than 1 in. (2.5 cm), used esp. for tubal ligation.
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