Definitions for: Laparotomy

[n] surgical incision into the abdominal wall; often done to examine abdominal organs

Webster (1913) Definition: Lap`a*rot"o*my, n. [Gr. ? loins + ? to cut.]
(Surg.)
A cutting through the walls of the abdomen, as in the
C[ae]sarean section.

See Also: incision, laparoscopy, section, surgical incision