vagotomy

(vā gät′ə mē)

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

Origin: vago- + -tomy

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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.

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Origin: vag(us)

Origin: + -tomy

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