enterolysis

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noun

The separation and removal of intestinal adhesions

Scrabble 14

Meanings

nounenterolysis (uncountable)
  1. uncountablemedicineThe separation and removal of intestinal adhesions

    Avoiding extensive enterolysis and using cautious resection can prevent SBS in patients with extensive adhesions from conditions such as radiation enteritis [ 21 ].

    2014 June 3, Jon S. Thompson, “Short Bowel Syndrome and Malabsorption – Causes and Prevention”, in Viszeralmedizin, volume 30, →DOI

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