cystojejunostomy
cystojejunostomy noun: a surgical procedure where a pancreatic pseudocyst is drained by connecting it directly to the jejunum so the fluid can empty into the intestine.
Noun
cystojejunostomy (plural cystojejunostomies)
- A surgical procedure where a pancreatic pseudocyst is drained by connecting it directly to the jejunum so the fluid can empty into the intestine.
- Synonyms:
- pseudocystojejunostomy
Synonyms of cystojejunostomy
Forms of cystojejunostomy
| plural | cystojejunostomies |
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Origin of cystojejunostomy
From cysto- + jejuno- + -stomy.
Questions about cystojejunostomy
- What does cystojejunostomy mean?
- Cystojejunostomy means a surgical procedure where a pancreatic pseudocyst is drained by connecting it directly to the jejunum so the fluid can empty into the intestine.
- What part of speech is cystojejunostomy?
- Cystojejunostomy is a noun.
- What is the plural of cystojejunostomy?
- The plural of cystojejunostomy is cystojejunostomies.
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