Nissen fundoplication

noun

Nis·​sen fundoplication ˈnis-ᵊn- How to pronounce Nissen fundoplication (audio)
: fundoplication in which the fundus of the stomach is wrapped completely around the lower end of the esophagus

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“Nissen fundoplication.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/Nissen%20fundoplication. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.

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