antrectomy

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an·trec·to·my (

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Excision of an antrum, such as removing the pyloric antrum of the stomach.

Antrectomy

A surgical procedure for ulcer disease in which the antrum, a portion of the stomach, is removed.

Mentioned in: Gastrectomy

antrectomy

[antrek′təmē]

the surgical excision of the pylorus.

antrectomy [an-trek´to-me]

surgical excision of an antrum.

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