[lap.a.ros.co.py] n, pl -pies (1916) 1: visual examination of the abdomen by means of a laparoscope
2: an operation involving laparoscopy; esp: one for sterilization of the female or for removal of ova that involves use of a laparoscope to guide surgical procedures within the abdomen -- lap.a.ro.scop.ic adj -- lap.a.ros.co.pist n