gastrostomy

Noun

Meaning

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

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

appendectomy cholecystectomy autoplastic appendix removal colotomy bowel resection enterostomy gastrotomy colon surgery duodenotomy gastroenterotomy digestive system surgery enteral supplementation enteral administration enteral delivery

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Hypernyms

operation surgery surgical procedure surgical operation surgical process

Related terms

gastrostomal

Examples

An intake of 3,500 to 4,000 calories and at least 150 g of protein per day is often given in liquid form through a tube directly into the stomach ( percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy ), or through a drip into a vein ( parenteral nutrition ). Source: Internet

If eating becomes too hazardous or uncomfortable, the option of using a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy is available. Source: Internet

Those who have serious difficulties with eating may undergo a procedure called a gastrostomy : a hole is cut through the belly skin and into the stomach to allow for a feeding tube. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

gastrostaxis gastrostege gastrostomal gastrostyle gastrosuccorrhea gastrosuccorrhoea