VAGOTOMY

Etymology

Noun

vagotomy (plural vagotomies)

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

Source: Wiktionary



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26 November 2024

TRANSPOSITION

(noun) (music) playing in a different key from the key intended; moving the pitch of a piece of music upwards or downwards


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