Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun Surgical excision of part or all of the stomach.
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun In surgery, the resection of a portion of the stomach, as for instance a cancerous pylorus.
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- noun surgery Removal or partial removal of the
stomach .
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun surgical removal of all or part of the stomach
Etymologies
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Examples
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(voice-over): Last month, Maria had an experimental procedure known as a gastrectomy; 80 percent of her stomach was removed including the area that makes her appetite hormones.
D Mag - News 2010
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Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) is an increasingly used bariatric surgical procedure that consists of removing a large part of the stomach.
Dr. Sharma’s Obesity Notes » Blog Archive » Complications of Sleeve Gastrectomy 2009
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The rise of another surgical treatment called sleeve gastrectomy has also eroded gastric band sales, although Mr. Pyott noted that the overall number of obesity-treatment procedures in the U.S. is under pressure, and he cited insurance hurdles as a key factor.
Allergan Profit Up Amid Strong Botox Sales Jon Kamp 2011
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I do like your questioning whether the same will apply with regards to those who undergo adjustable gastric banding or sleeve gastrectomy.
Dr. Sharma’s Obesity Notes » Blog Archive » Binge-Eating and Outcomes in Gastric Bypass Surgery 2009
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"I was told that the tissue taken from me during that gastrectomy was examined through the pathology department at Royal North Shore Hospital and the lymph nodes that were taken out showed no evidence of cancer," he told the Sunday Telegraph.
Graham Lord, Man Misdiagnosed With Stomach Cancer, Sues Health District After Stomach Removed 2011
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Laparoscopic isolated sleeve gastrectomy (LISG) was more effective than AGB in one study.
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He underwent an obesity surgery called "vertical gastrectomy" or "gastric sleeve," removing 75 percent of his stomach, according to the report.
Nate Newton, Former Dallas Cowboys Offensive Lineman, Has Amazing Weight Loss (VIDEO) The Huffington Post News Team 2010
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He underwent an obesity surgery called "vertical gastrectomy" or "gastric sleeve," removing 75 percent of his stomach, according to the report.
Nate Newton, Former Dallas Cowboys Offensive Lineman, Has Amazing Weight Loss (VIDEO) The Huffington Post News Team 2010
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We speculate that professional speed eaters eventually may develop morbid obesity, profound gastroparesis, intractable nausea and vomiting, and even the need for a gastrectomy.
Archive 2008-06-01 2008
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We speculate that professional speed eaters eventually may develop morbid obesity, profound gastroparesis, intractable nausea and vomiting, and even the need for a gastrectomy.
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