How to Pronounce Vagotomy

To pronounce "vagotomy", say VAG-ot-omy — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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VAG-ot-omy

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💡 Tip for remembering “vagotomy”

"vagotomy" has 3 syllables: vag-ot-omy.

What does vagotomy mean?

noun

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

Related words

antrectomypyloroplastytruncalsubdiaphragmaticbivagotomyvaginotomyvaricotomyvaginectomy

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How many syllables are in "vagotomy"?▾

"Vagotomy" has 3 syllables: vag · ot · omy.

What does "vagotomy" mean?▾

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

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