Vagotomy definition
Surgical division of fibers of the vagus nerve, used to diminish acid secretion of the stomach and control a duodenal ulcer.
noun
The surgical cutting of the vagus nerve, as to relieve a peptic ulcer by reducing the flow of gastric juice.
noun
Surgical division of fibers of the vagus nerve, used to diminish acid secretion of the stomach and control a duodenal ulcer.
noun
Other Word Forms
Noun
Singular:
vagotomy
Plural:
vagotomiesOrigin of vagotomy
- vag(us) –tomy
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition