vagotomy

/veɪˈgɑtəmi/
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Other forms: vagotomies; vagatomies

Definitions of vagotomy
  1. noun
    a surgery to cut one or more branches of the vagus nerves, which connect the brain to major internal organs, to treat peptic ulcers
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