laparectomy

lap·a·rec·to·my

(lap'ă-rek'tŏ-mē) Stripping of tissue from the abdominal wall, usually done to correct muscular laxity.

laparectomy

(lap″ă-rek′tŏ-mē) [ laparo- + -ectomy] A procedure in which parts of the abdominal wall are excised to alleviate muscle weakness.