Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
celiotomy
noun
/ˌsiːliˈɒtəmi/
Definition
Celiotomy refers to a surgical procedure that involves making an incision into the abdominal cavity.
Examples
- The surgeon performed a celiotomy to examine the patient’s liver.
- After a thorough celiotomy, the doctors identified the source of the internal bleeding.
Meaning
It is primarily performed to access the organs within the abdomen for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes.
Synonyms
- abdominal surgery
- laparotomy
