| gastrostomy | definition: surgical procedure involving the creation of a permanent opening into the stomach for the introduction of food. This is a treatment for patients with cancer of the esophagus or those who may remain unconscious for a long period of time. (en) number: singular part of speech: noun reliability code: 10 term type: main entry term context (x): I_gstrsm.txt originator: Arianne |
| gastrostomía | definition: procedimiento quirúrgico que consiste en la creación de un orificio en el estómago a través de la pared abdominal para alimentar a los pacientes con cáncer de esófago o a aquellos que se sospecha van a permanecer inconscientes durante un período prolongado. (es) gender: feminine number: singular part of speech: noun reliability code: 10 term type: main entry term context (x): E_gstrst.txt originator: Arianne |