duodenoileostomy en · NOUN
Etymology
From duodeno- + ileo- + -stomy.
Meanings
- A surgical procedure in which the duodenum is connected to the ileum, creating an anastomosis that allows intestinal contents to bypass part or all of the jejunum, typically performed to restore or reroute gastrointestinal continuity after resection or in selected bypass surgeries.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| duodenoileostomies | Number=Plur | lexicographic |