gastroplication

noun

gas·​tro·​pli·​ca·​tion ˌgas-trō-plə-ˈkā-shən How to pronounce gastroplication (audio)
: a surgical operation for reducing chronic stomach dilatation by plication

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“Gastroplication.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/gastroplication. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.

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