ventrotomy

  • 1ventrotomy — SYN: celiotomy. [ventro + G. tome, incision] * * * ven·trot·o·my (ven trotґə me) laparotomy …

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  • 2celiotomy — Transabdominal incision into the peritoneal cavity. SYN: abdominal section, laparotomy (2), ventrotomy. [celio + G. tome, incision] vaginal c. opening the peritoneal cavity …

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  • 3ventro- — [ven′trō, ven′trə] [< L venter, belly: see VENTRAL] combining form 1. abdomen, belly [ventrotomy] 2. ventral and [ventrodorsal] …

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  • 4ventr- — combining form or ventri or ventro Etymology: French, from Latin ventr , venter more at venter 1. : abdomen …

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