duodenojejunostomy

/duˌɑːdənoʊˌdʒɛdʒuːˈnɑːstəmi/

noun

A surgical procedure that creates a anastomosis between the duodenum and the jejunum to bypass a blockage or narrowing in the duodenum and restore normal passage of food.

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Meanings

nounduodenojejunostomy (plural duodenojejunostomies)

plural duodenojejunostomies

  1. medicineA surgical procedure that creates a anastomosis between the duodenum and the jejunum to bypass a blockage or narrowing in the duodenum and restore normal passage of food.

Origin

From duodeno- + jejunostomy.

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Chicago

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