Gastrectomy
Pronunciation: /ˈɡæstˈɹɛkˈtuˈmaɪ/
Gastrectomy (noun)
- A surgical procedure in which part or all of the stomach is removed.
- An operation used to treat stomach disease, often when a tumour is present.
Examples
- The doctor scheduled stomach removal surgery after the test results.
- Stomach removal surgery can change how a person digests food.