Meaning Of The Word Vagotomy
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Vagotomy Meaning
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What's The Definition Of Vagotomy?
vagotomy in American English
the surgical cutting of the vagus nerve, as to relieve a peptic ulcer by reducing the flow of gastric juice noun: the surgical severance of vagus nerve fibers, performed to reduce acid secretion by the stomach vagotomy in British English noun: surgical division of the vagus nerve, performed to limit gastric secretion in patients with severe peptic ulcers |
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