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vagotomy

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Say it like: Vag-oto-mee

The correct spelling is vagotomy. The surgical resection of the vagus nerve so as to reduce the secretion of acid in the stomach and so control duodenal ulcers.

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  1. 1.The surgical resection of the vagus nerve so as to reduce the secretion of acid in the stomach and so control duodenal ulcers.

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