noun
- surgical removal of all or part of the stomach
Usage: medical
Examples
- The patient underwent a partial gastrectomy to remove the tumor.
- After the gastrectomy, she had to eat smaller, more frequent meals.
- The surgeon recommended a total gastrectomy due to the advanced cancer.
- Recovery from gastrectomy typically takes several weeks.
- The medical team discussed the risks and benefits of gastrectomy with the family.
- Following gastrectomy, patients often need vitamin B12 supplements.