jejunostomy

jejunostomy
Operative establishment of a fistula from the jejenum to the abdominal wall, usually with creation of a stoma. [jejuno- + G. stoma, mouth]

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je·ju·nos·to·my ji-.jü-'näs-tə-mē, .jej-ü- n, pl -mies
1) the surgical formation of an opening through the abdominal wall into the jejunum
2) the opening made by jejunostomy

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n.
a surgical operation in which the jejunum is brought through the abdominal wall and opened. It can enable the insertion of a catheter into the jejunum for short-term infusion of nutrients or other substances.

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je·ju·nos·to·my (jĕ″joo-nosґtə-me) [jejuno- + -stomy] 1. the surgical creation of a permanent opening between the jejunum and the surface of the abdominal wall. 2. the opening so formed.

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  • jejunostomy — noun the surgical creation of an opening into the jejunum to allow artificial feeding …   Wiktionary

  • jejunostomy — je·ju·nos·to·my …   English syllables

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