gastroileostomy en · NOUN
Etymology
From gastro- + ileo- + -stomy.
Meanings
- A surgical procedure that creates a direct connection between the stomach and the ileum, bypassing the duodenum and jejunum to allow food to pass directly into the lower small intestine.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| gastroileostomies | Number=Plur | lexicographic |