Hemigastrectomy
Also called Partial stomach removal
SurgeryGastroenterologyGood to know
Surgical removal of approximately half the stomach for peptic ulcer disease or gastric cancer.
Korean
반위절제
소화성 궤양이나 위암 치료를 위해 위의 약 절반을 수술로 절제하는 것.
French
Hémi-gastrectomie
Ablation chirurgicale d'environ la moitié de l'estomac pour maladie ulcéreuse ou cancer gastrique.
Word parts
hemi-PrefixHalfgastr/oRoot(Greek) Stomach-ectomySuffix(Greek) Surgical removal