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gastrostomy

Syllabification: (gas·tros·to·my)
Pronunciation: /gaˈsträstəmē/
Definition of gastrostomy

noun (plural gastrostomies)

  • an opening into the stomach from the abdominal wall, made surgically for the introduction of food.
  • a surgical operation for making an opening in the stomach.

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