gastrojejunostomy
gastrojejunostomy · gastrojejunostomies
A surgical procedure that connects the stomach directly to the jejunum, bypassing the…A surgical procedure that connects the stomach directly to the jejunum, bypassing the duodenum, usually to treat blockages or other digestive tract problems.
Meaning
1 sensesA surgical procedure that connects the stomach directly to the jejunum, bypassing the duodenum, usually to treat blockages or other digestive tract problems.
Origin
From gastro- + jejunostomy.From gastro- + jejunostomy.
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Forms
plural: gastrojejunostomiesWord family
1 related wordsRelatedgastroenterostomy