gastrostomy

[ ga-stros-tuh-mee ]

noun

, Surgery.

, plural gas·tros·to·mies.

1. the construction of an artificial opening from the stomach through the abdominal wall, permitting intake of food or drainage of gastric contents.
2. the opening so constructed.

gastrostomy

/ ɡæsˈtrɒstəmɪ /

noun

1. surgical formation of an artificial opening into the stomach from the skin surface: used for feeding

Word History and Origins

Origin of gastrostomy¹

First recorded in 1850–55; gastro- + -stomy

Example Sentences

In 1858 he performed practically the first gastrostomy in England for a case of cancer of the oesophagus.

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When the patient has difficulty in taking food, recourse should be had to the use of the stomach-tube or to gastrostomy.

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In the majority of cases, however, only the palliative measures of œsophagostomy or gastrostomy can be adopted.

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The employment of radium is rendered easier and more efficient if it is preceded by gastrostomy.

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In aggravated cases, the gastrostomy opening must be retained in order to prevent death from starvation.

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