vagotomy

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Synonyms: vasotomy, axotomy, vaginotomy, valvotomy, venotomy, labotomy, vagectomy, vasostomy

Antonyms: vasotomy, axotomy, vaginotomy, valvotomy, venotomy, labotomy, vagectomy, vasostomy

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|surgery}} The [[surgical]] [[resection]] of the [[vagus nerve]] so as to reduce the [[secretion]] of [[acid]] in the [[stomach]] and so control [[duodenal ulcer]]s.

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