esophagojejunogastrostomy

noun

A surgical procedure in which the esophagus is connected to the jejunum with involvement of the stomach or a gastric remnant, to restore continuity of the upper gastrointestinal tract, typically after resection or reconstruction surgery.

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Meanings

nounesophagojejunogastrostomy (plural esophagojejunogastrostomies)

plural esophagojejunogastrostomies · alternative UK oesophagojejunogastrostomy

  1. medicineA surgical procedure in which the esophagus is connected to the jejunum with involvement of the stomach or a gastric remnant, to restore continuity of the upper gastrointestinal tract, typically after resection or reconstruction surgery.

Origin

From esophago- + jejuno- + gastro- + -stomy.

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esophagojejunogastrostomy. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/esophagojejunogastrostomy

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