Celiotomies

/ˌseːliəʊˈtɒmiz/ noun

Definition

Plural of celiotomy; multiple surgical incisions into the abdominal cavity.

Etymology

From Greek koilia (belly) + tome (cutting). The plural form indicates multiple procedures or incisions.

Kelly Says

Every abdominal surgery is technically a celiotomy—it's just the fancy medical term for 'cutting into the belly to fix something inside!'

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