enterocleisis

enterocleisis
Occlusion of the lumen of the alimentary canal. [entero- + G. kleisis, a closing]
- omental e. use of omentum to aid closure of an opening in the intestine.

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en·tero·clei·sis (en″tər-o-kliґsis) [entero- + Gr. kleisis closure] surgical closure of a wound in the intestine.

Medical dictionary. 2011.

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  • omental enterocleisis — closure of an intestinal perforation by suturing the omentum over the defect …   Medical dictionary

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