lap chole en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˌlæpˈkoʊli/
Etymology
Clipped compound.
Meanings
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(abbreviation, alt-of, clipping, informal) Clipping of laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
alt of laparoscopic cholecystectomy
She underwent a lap chole in 2021 to treat recurrent biliary colic.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| lap choly | alternative | lexicographic | |
| lap choles | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Hypernyms
cholecystectomy · operation · procedure · surgery