gastrectomy
English
Alternative forms
- gasterectomy
Etymology
From international scientific vocabulary, reflecting New Latin combining forms: gastr- + -ectomy, from Ancient Greek γαστήρ (gastḗr).
Noun
gastrectomy (plural gastrectomies)
- (surgery) Removal or partial removal of the stomach
Derived terms
- mini sleeve gastrectomy
Related terms
- gastrectomize
Translations
surgical removal of the stomach
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