Appearance
Use device theme  
Dark theme
Light theme

What is a gastrectomy?

What is a gastrectomy? Here are some definitions.

Noun
  1. (surgery) Removal or partial removal of the stomach.
Find more words!
Use * for blank tiles (max 2) Advanced Search Advanced Search
Use * for blank spaces Advanced Search
Advanced Word Finder
Examples
Subsequently, she underwent surgery, which included partial gastrectomy, thymectomy, and splenectomy.
He applied the principles of partial gastrectomy to women who were obese and found that they lost weight.
One week later, he had a new onset of gastrointestinal bleeding and underwent a near-total gastrectomy and cholecystectomy.
In 1979 he had a partial gastrectomy for benign gastric ulcers, followed by post gastrectomy anaemia.
Distribution of surgery was partial gastrectomy, total gastrectomy, and pancreatic resection.
Inadequate absorption of vitamin B12 occurs in 10 to 30 percent of patients who have had a partial gastrectomy.

See Also

Nearby Definitions
11-letter Words Starting With
Find Definitions
go
Word Tools Finders & Helpers Apps More Synonyms
Copyright WordHippo © 2024