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gastrostomy

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gas·tros·to·my  (g-strst-m)
n. pl. gas·tros·to·mies
Surgical construction of a permanent opening from the external surface of the abdominal wall into the stomach, usually for inserting a feeding tube.
gastrostomy [gæsˈtrɒstəmɪ]
n pl -mies
(Medicine / Surgery) surgical formation of an artificial opening into the stomach from the skin surface: used for feeding
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Noun1.gastrostomy - surgical creation of an opening through the abdominal wall into the stomach (as for gastrogavage)
surgical operation, surgical procedure, surgical process, surgery, operation - a medical procedure involving an incision with instruments; performed to repair damage or arrest disease in a living body; "they will schedule the operation as soon as an operating room is available"; "he died while undergoing surgery"


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