noun
Meaning 1
A surgical technique where the digestive tract is rearranged into a Y-shaped connection, usually by creating a small stomach pouch and rerouting the small intestine. It’s most commonly used in weight-loss surgery (gastric bypass) to reduce food intake and calorie absorption.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: attributive, uncountable
Topics: medicine, sciences, surgery
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