gastrectomy

noun

gastrectomy

noun

Etymology From international scientific vocabulary, reflecting New Latin combining forms: gastr- + -ectomy, from Ancient Greek γαστήρ (gastḗr).

Medicine, Sciences, Surgery A surgery in which part or all of the stomach is removed to treat conditions such as stomach cancer, severe ulcers, or obesity.

Derived terms: esophagogastrectomy, mini sleeve gastrectomy, postgastrectomy
Related terms: gastrectomize

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