- laparoscopic cholecystectomy
- nounremoval of the gall bladder through small punctures in the abdomen to permit the insertion of a laparoscope and surgical instruments• Syn: ↑lap choly• Hypernyms: ↑cholecystectomy
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laparoscopic cholecystectomy
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