Fundoplasty
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Fundoplasty is a noun meaning (medicine) A surgical procedure in which the upper portion of the stomach is wrapped around the lower end of the esophagus.
Meaning
(medicine) A surgical procedure in which the upper portion of the stomach is wrapped around the lower end of the esophagus.
Example Sentences
Achalasia was diagnosed postpartum and myotomy-fundoplasty was performed.
Word Forms
- fundoplasties
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include fundoplication, fundectomy, fundusectomy, oesophagoplasty, gastroplication, esophagoplasty.
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