vagotomy
[vey-got-uh-mee]
- the surgical severance of vagus nerve fibers, performed to reduce acid secretion by the stomach.
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Origin of vagotomy
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vagotomy
- surgical division of the vagus nerve, performed to limit gastric secretion in patients with severe peptic ulcers
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Word Origin
C19: from vag (us) + -tomy
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vagotomy
(vā-gŏt′ə-mē)- Surgical division of fibers of the vagus nerve, used to diminish acid secretion of the stomach and control a duodenal ulcer.
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