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gastrectomy

 

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Noun gastrectomy has 1 sense
  1. gastrectomy - surgical removal of all or part of the stomach
    --1 is a kind of
    operation, surgery, surgical operation, surgical procedure, surgical process

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Gastrectomy

Description:

Gastrectomy is a surgical procedure involving the removal of a part or all of the stomach. It is commonly performed as a treatment for various conditions such as stomach cancer, severe ulcers, and obesity. The extent of the gastrectomy may vary depending on the individual's medical needs.

Sample Sentences:

  1. After being diagnosed with stomach cancer, the patient underwent a partial gastrectomy.
  2. Severe complications from ulcers led the doctors to perform a total gastrectomy on the patient.
  3. The surgeon recommended a laparoscopic gastrectomy as a less invasive option for treating the obesity issue.

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