vagotomy
/veɪˈɡɑtəmi/
noun
- A surgical procedure that involves cutting part of the vagus nerve to reduce stomach acid production, often used to treat ulcers.
- Doctors sometimes perform a vagotomy along with other stomach surgeries.
- The patient underwent a vagotomy to help heal his severe peptic ulcer.
- After the vagotomy, her acid reflux symptoms improved significantly.