vagotomy

noun, plural va·got·o·mies.

1. the surgical severance of vagus nerve fibers, performed to reduce acid secretion by the stomach.

noun plural -mies

1. surgical division of the vagus nerve, performed to limit gastric secretion in patients with severe peptic ulcers

n.

1. Surgical division of fibers of the vagus nerve, used to diminish acid secretion of the stomach and control a duodenal ulcer.