esophagojejunoanastomosis
esophagojejunoanastomosis noun: a surgical procedure in which the esophagus is connected directly to the jejunum, usually after a gastrectomy or when the stomach cannot be used for reconstruction, in order to restore continuity of the digestive tract.
Noun
esophagojejunoanastomosis (plural esophagojejunoanastomoses)
- A surgical procedure in which the esophagus is connected directly to the jejunum, usually after a gastrectomy or when the stomach cannot be used for reconstruction, in order to restore continuity of the digestive tract.
Forms of esophagojejunoanastomosis
| plural | esophagojejunoanastomoses |
|---|---|
| alternative form | oesophagojejunoanastomosis |
Questions about esophagojejunoanastomosis
- What does esophagojejunoanastomosis mean?
- Esophagojejunoanastomosis means a surgical procedure in which the esophagus is connected directly to the jejunum, usually after a gastrectomy or when the stomach cannot be used for reconstruction, in order to restore continuity of the digestive tract.
- What part of speech is esophagojejunoanastomosis?
- Esophagojejunoanastomosis is a noun.
- What is the plural of esophagojejunoanastomosis?
- The plural of esophagojejunoanastomosis is esophagojejunoanastomoses.
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