# peritoneoscopy

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. Examination of the abdominal cavity using a narrow instrument inserted through a small incision in the peritoneum.

## Etymology
From peritoneo- + -scopy.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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