Nota: A tradução desta entrada está atualmente em revisão de qualidade, portanto parte do conteúdo é exibida temporariamente apenas em inglês.
Este verbete ainda não foi traduzido para o seu idioma, portanto o original é exibido abaixo.
keyhole
The noun refers to a physical aperture, often associated with secrecy or curiosity, as seen in the common trope of spying through a keyhole. It carries a connotation of restricted access or a narrow perspective.
When used as an adjective, the term is a specialized medical descriptor for minimally invasive surgery. In this context, it is a synonym for laparoscopic or endoscopic procedures, emphasizing the small size of the incision to reduce patient trauma and recovery time.
Meanings
Examples
He peered through the keyhole to see who was in the room.
The old iron key barely fit into the rusted keyhole.
I can see a sliver of light coming through the keyhole.
The lake was shaped like a giant keyhole on the map.
A tiny keyhole gap in the curtain allowed her to spy on the guests.
The patient opted for keyhole surgery to ensure a faster recovery.
Keyhole procedures are much less invasive than traditional open surgery.
Is it true that keyhole surgery leaves almost no visible scarring?