antrectomy
noun
an·trec·to·my
an-ˈtrek-tə-mē 
plural antrectomies
: surgical removal of the lower portion of the stomach
Note: Antrectomy may be performed for several reasons including treatment of peptic ulcers, gastric obstruction, or malignant tumors.
After antrectomy, gastrin levels returned to normal in all three patients.—
Irvin M. Modlin and George Sachs
Irvin M. Modlin and George SachsDictionary Entries Near antrectomy
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“Antrectomy.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/antrectomy. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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