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Definition of Gastrostomy
Medically reviewed by Min Clinic Staff | Updated: January 2026
Gastrostomy: A surgical opening into the stomach. A gastrostomy may be used for feeding, usually via a feeding tube called a gastrostomy tube. Feeding can also be done through a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube.