gastropexy

/ˌgæstroʊˈpɛksi/

Definitions

1. noun

a surgical procedure in which the stomach is attached to the abdominal wall to prevent gastric volvulus or to support an organ such as the spleen or stomach.

“The veterinarian performed a gastropexy to prevent the dog’s stomach from twisting.”

Synonyms

  • gastric fixation
  • stomach fixation

Antonyms

  • gastropexy reversal