vagotomy

(vā gätə mē)

noun pl. vagotomies

the surgical cutting of the vagus nerve, as to relieve a peptic ulcer by reducing the flow of gastric juice

Origin: vago- + -tomy

See vagotomy in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun pl. va·got·o·mies
Surgical division of fibers of the vagus nerve, used to diminish acid secretion of the stomach and control a duodenal ulcer.

Origin:

Origin: vag(us)

Origin: + -tomy

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