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vagotomy
n. (context surgery English) The surgical resection of the vagus nerve so as to reduce the secretion of acid in the stomach and so control duodenal ulcers
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Vagotomy
A vagotomy is a surgical procedure that involves removing part of of the vagus nerve.
Usage examples of "vagotomy".
The patient suddenly got interested and asked what a vagotomy was, but no one paid any attention.