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

Wallace, the Brooklyn legal assistant, was billed $60,500 for her lap sleeve gastrectomy, though how much her insurance actually paid remains to be hashed out in court.

From Salon

The complaint states that the child will develop cancer without a preventive gastrectomy, or stomach removal.

From Los Angeles Times

It typically involves a procedure called a sleeve gastrectomy, in which a small incision is made to remove about 85 percent of the stomach, reducing how much food a person needs to feel full.

From Washington Post

The most commonly performed procedure is called a sleeve gastrectomy.

From New York Times

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