gastroptyxis

gastroptyxis
SYN: gastroplication. [gastro- + G. ptyxis, a fold]

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  • gastroplication — An operation for reducing the size of the stomach by suturing a longitudinal fold with the peritoneal surfaces in apposition. SYN: gastroptyxis, gastrorrhaphy (2), stomach reefing. [gastro + L. plico, to fold] * * * gas·tro·pli·ca·tion .gas t …   Medical dictionary

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