cholecystojejunostomy en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˌkoʊliˌsɪstoʊdʒəˌdʒuːˈnɑstəmi/
Etymology
From cholecysto- + jejuno- + -stomy.
Meanings
- A surgical procedure that creates a direct connection between the gallbladder and the jejunum to allow bile to bypass an obstruction in the bile ducts and flow into the small intestine.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| cholecystojejunostomies | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Relateds
choledochojejunostomy · choledochoduodenostomy · cholecystoduodenostomy