choledochocholedochostomy en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- (General-American) audio
Etymology
From choledocho- + choledocho- + -stomy.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) A surgical procedure in which the two ends of the common bile duct are joined together to restore the normal flow of bile after injury, blockage, or removal of a damaged segment.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| choledocho-choledochostomy | alternative | lexicographic | |
| choledochocholedochostomies | Number=Plur | lexicographic |