percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy
noun
: an endoscopic surgical procedure for placement of a feeding tube directly into the stomach through a small opening created in the skin and abdominal wall
—abbreviation PEG
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“Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/percutaneous%20endoscopic%20gastrostomy. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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