duodenocholedochotomy

Incision into the common bile duct and the adjacent portion of the duodenum. [duodeno- + G. cholèdochus, bile duct, + tome, incision]

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du·o·de·no·cho·led·o·chot·o·my d(y)u̇-.äd-ən-ō-kə-.led-ə-'kät-ə-mē n, pl -mies choledochotomy performed by approach through the duodenum by incision

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du·o·de·no·cho·led·o·chot·o·my (doo″o-de″no-ko-led″ə-kotґə-me) surgical incision of the duodenum and common bile duct.