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laparo-
a combining form borrowed from Greek, where it meant “flank,” used with the meaning “abdominal wall” in the formation of compound words.
laparotomy.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of laparo-1
Combining form representing Greek á flank (literally, soft part), noun use of feminine of 貹ó soft
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does laparo- mean?
Laparo- is a combining form used like a prefix meaning “abdominal wall." It is often used in medical terms, especially in anatomy and pathology.Laparo- comes from the Greek á, meaning “flank.” Literally, it means "soft part," referring to the part of the body between the ribs and the hip. are variants of laparo-?When combined with words or word elements that begin with a vowel, laparo- becomes lapar-, as in laparectomy.
Laparo- is a combining form used like a prefix meaning “abdominal wall." It is often used in medical terms, especially in anatomy and pathology.Laparo- comes from the Greek á, meaning “flank.” Literally, it means "soft part," referring to the part of the body between the ribs and the hip. are variants of laparo-?When combined with words or word elements that begin with a vowel, laparo- becomes lapar-, as in laparectomy.
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