esophagoduodenostomy en · NOUN
Etymology
From esophago- + duodeno- + -stomy.
Meanings
- A surgical anastomosis in which the distal esophagus is directly connected to the duodenum, typically performed after a total gastrectomy to restore continuity of the gastrointestinal tract.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| esophagoduodenostomies | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| oesophagoduodenostomy | UK, alternative | lexicographic |