pylorectomy

noun

py·​lo·​rec·​to·​my ˌpī-lə-ˈrek-tə-mē How to pronounce pylorectomy (audio)
plural pylorectomies
: surgical excision of the pyloric end of the stomach

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“Pylorectomy.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/pylorectomy. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

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