angiostomize

/ˌæŋɡiˈɒstəmaɪz/

Definitions

1. verb

to make a surgical incision into the mouth to facilitate the passage of a stomach tube

“The doctor decided to angiostomize the patient to insert the feeding tube more easily.”

2. noun

the act of making a surgical incision into the mouth to facilitate the passage of a stomach tube

“The angiostomize was performed under general anesthesia to minimize discomfort.”

Synonyms

  • gastrostomize
  • pharyngostomize

Antonyms

  • esophagogastroduodenoscopy