Where does “laparostomy” come from?
laparostomy (English) comes from English laparo-, from Ancient Greek λαπάρα, from Ancient Greek λαπαρός — slack, loose; hollow.
laparostomy (English): The surgical opening of the peritoneum to expose...
Definitions
- The surgical opening of the peritoneum to expose...
Ancestry of “laparostomy”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | laparo- | flank, side |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | λαπάρα | flank |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | λαπαρός | slack, loose; hollow |