nasojejunostomy
A procedure where a thin tube is passed through the nose, down the esophagus and…A procedure where a thin tube is passed through the nose, down the esophagus and stomach, and into the jejunum to provide nutrition when feeding through the mouth or stomach isn’t possible.
Meaning
1 sensesA procedure where a thin tube is passed through the nose, down the esophagus and stomach, and into the jejunum to provide nutrition when feeding through the mouth or stomach isn’t possible.
Origin
From naso- + jejunostomy.From naso- + jejunostomy.
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Forms
plural: nasojejunostomies| Singular | nasojejunostomy |
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See also
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