vagotomy

English

Etymology

From vago- +‎ -tomy.

Noun

vagotomy (plural vagotomies)

  1. (surgery) The surgical resection of the vagus nerve so as to reduce the secretion of acid in the stomach and so control duodenal ulcers.

Derived terms

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