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Definition of Gastrostomy

1. Noun. Surgical creation of an opening through the abdominal wall into the stomach (as for gastrogavage).

Definition of Gastrostomy

1. n. The operation of making a permanent opening into the stomach, for the introduction of food.

Definition of Gastrostomy

1. Noun. (surgery) The surgical procedure for making an opening in the stomach as part of an operation. ¹

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Medical Definition of Gastrostomy

1. The operation of making a permanent opening into the stomach, for the introduction of food. Origin: Gastro- + Gr. Mouth. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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