gastrectomy
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- noun
- /ɡæˈstrɛktəmi/
- Specialized
:
gastrectomía
- Such bacteria might convert bile acids or bile constituents into carcinogens; a mechanism that has also been proposed in patients after partial gastrectomy.
The other one, as I understand, is vertical is leaf gastrectomy.
- The other one, as I understand, is vertical is leaf gastrectomy.
Examples
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Animal studies have demonstrated 100% mortality due to hypocalcemia in rats that are rendered hypoparathyroid and then undergo gastrectomy and fundectomy.
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I myself had WLS; I had vertical gastrectomy.
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You didn't scrub in at the gastrectomy.
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After a string of poor outcomes, a close friend from residency called to commiserate about the next paper he was writing: "The Premorbid Gastrectomy: How I Do It."
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The absorption of LT4 was improved after sleeve gastrectomy and biliopancreatic diversion with long limbs.
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Anterior gastrectomy and posterior vagotomy for laparoscopic porthway is a simple, effective, and sure procedure for the treatment of the chronic duodenal ulcer.
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My aunt decided to have a gastrectomy to help manage her obesity and improve her overall health.
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After the gastrectomy, the doctor explained that the patient would need to adjust their diet significantly.
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With the option of a gastrectomy on the table, the surgeon discussed the risks and benefits with the patient.
Surface Forms
Morphology
gastrectomy = gastr + ectomy
The components 'gastr-' and '-ectomy' are not recognizable as standalone English words, making the word opaque for learners without specific medical knowledge.
Etymology
Gastrectomy comes from Greek parts: gastro- meaning 'stomach' and -ectomy meaning 'cutting out' or 'removal'. So a gastrectomy is a surgery to remove all or part of the stomach, like an appendectomy which is also named for taking a body part out.