Gastrostomy
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Gastrostomy is a noun meaning (surgery) The surgical procedure for making an opening in the stomach as part of an operation.
Meaning
(surgery) The surgical procedure for making an opening in the stomach as part of an operation.
Word Forms
- gastrostomies
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include gastrogastrostomy, gastroenterostomy, gastrotomy, esophagogastrostomy, esophagostomy, oesophagogastrostomy.
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