gastrectomy

American  

[ga-strek-tuh-mee] / gæˈstrɛk tə mi /

noun

PLURAL

gastrectomies

1. partial or total excision of the stomach.

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gastrectomy British  

/ ɡæsˈtrɛktəmɪ /

noun

1. surgical removal of all or part of the stomach

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Etymology

Origin of gastrectomy

First recorded in 1885–90; gastr- + -ectomy

Example Sentences

However, in recent years, gastric bypass has yielded to a newer, less involved operation called sleeve gastrectomy that has fewer complications yet excellent long-lasting results.

From New York Times

The majority of patients had undergone gastric bypass or sleeve gastrectomy, while a smaller number had adjustable gastric banding or a duodenal switch procedure.

From New York Times

There are several types of weight-loss surgery, including a gastric band, gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy.

From BBC

Because Anderson had cancer, the treatment was total gastrectomy on June 1.

From Washington Times

So in October, the 41-year-old father of two boys, 6 and 3, underwent a total gastrectomy at the National Institutes of Health.

From Washington Post