lap appy en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˌlæp ˈæpi/
Etymology
Clipped compound.
Meanings
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(abbreviation, alt-of, clipping, informal) Clipping of laparoscopic appendectomy.
alt of laparoscopic appendectomy
She underwent a lap appy in 2021 to treat acute appendicitis.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| lap appies | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| lap appe | alternative | lexicographic |
Hypernyms
surgery · procedure · operation · appendectomy