English Explanatory Dictionary

duodenojejunostomy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. 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.

Word forms

duodenojejunostomy duodenojejunostomies

Etymology

From duodeno- + jejunostomy.

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