vagotomy

[US]/veɪ'gɒtəmɪ/
[UK]/və'gɑtəmi/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. surgical procedure that involves cutting the vagus nerve to decrease appetite and slow down digestion.
Word Forms
Pluralvagotomies

Phrases & Collocations

truncal vagotomy

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