About The Word Gastrostomy
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Gastrostomy
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What's The Definition Of Gastrostomy?
[n] surgical creation of an opening through the abdominal wall into the stomach (as for gastrogavage)
Synonyms | Synonyms for Gastrostomy: Related Terms | Find terms related to Gastrostomy: See Also | operation | surgery | surgical operation | surgical procedure | surgical process Gastrostomy In Webster's Dictionary \Gas*tros"to*my\, n. [Gastro- + Gr. ? mouth.]
(Surg.)
The operation of making a permanent opening into the stomach,
for the introduction of food.
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