choledochojejunostomy en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /kəˌlɛdoʊkoʊdʒəˌdʒuːˈnɑːstəmi/
Etymology
Etymology tree Ancient Greek χοληδόχος (kholēdókhos)bor. New Latin cholēdochusbor. English choledocho- English jejunostomy English choledochojejunostomy From choledocho- + jejunostomy.
Meanings
- A surgical procedure that connects the common bile duct to the jejunum to allow bile to bypass an obstruction and flow into the small intestine.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| choledochojejunostomies | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Relateds
cholecystojejunostomy · choledochoduodenostomy · cholecystoduodenostomy