GASTROSTOMY - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Noun

surgical creation of an opening through the abdominal wall into the stomach (as for gastrogavage)

Categories: Operation, Surgery, Surgical operation, Surgical procedure, Surgical process

Synonyms

Gastrostomy

🔗 Related Words

gastro- – A related word in the same word family.

-stomy – A related word in the same word family.

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