gastrectomy

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Etymology

From international scientific vocabulary, reflecting New Latin combining forms: gastr- +‎ -ectomy, from Ancient Greek γαστήρ (gastḗr).

Pronunciation

  • Rhymes: -ɛktəmi

Noun

gastrectomy (plural gastrectomies)

  1. (surgery) Removal or partial removal of the stomach

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