Stomach bypass
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| Stomach bypass | |
|---|---|
| Term | Stomach bypass |
| Short definition | a surgical procedure to treat an obstructed stomach or severe obesity in which the passage of food is diverted around the stomach and directly into the small intestine |
| Type | Medical term |
| Specialty | General |
| Language | English |
| Source | AMA |
| Comments | |
Stomach bypass (definition) a surgical procedure to treat an obstructed stomach or severe obesity in which the passage of food is diverted around the stomach and directly into the small intestine
==Stomach bypass (overview)==