pancreaticojejunostomy en · NOUN
Etymology
From pancreatico- + jejuno- + -stomy or pancreatico- + jejun- + -ostomy or pancreatico- + jejunostomy.
Meanings
- A surgical procedure in which the pancreas is joined to the jejunum to allow pancreatic juices to drain into the small intestine.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| pancreaticojejunostomies | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
Puestow-Gillesby procedure · pancreatojejunostomy · Puestow procedure