n. (Med.) A slender endoscope, containing fiber-optic viewing capability and miniature surgical devices, which can be inserted through a small incision in the abdominal wall, allowing a surgeon to perform minor surgery with minimal damage to the abdominal muscles. [ WordNet 1.5 +PJC ]
n. Laparotomy performed with a laparoscope. [ WordNet 1.5 ]
(Physiol.) Of or pertaining to parostosis;
‖n. [ NL. See Para-, and Ostosis. ] (Physiol.) Ossification which takes place in purely fibrous tracts; the formation of bone outside of the periosteum. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Pertaining to parostosis. [ 1913 Webster ]