Enteroenterostomy
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Enteroenterostomy is a noun meaning (surgery) A surgical procedure in which two parts of the small intestine are connected or reconnected. This is usually done when there's a need to bypass a diseased or obstructed segment of the intestine or to create a new pathway for food to travel through the digestive system.
Meaning
(surgery) A surgical procedure in which two parts of the small intestine are connected or reconnected. This is usually done when there's a need to bypass a diseased or obstructed segment of the intestine or to create a new pathway for food to travel through the digestive system.
Word Forms
- enteroenterostomies
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include enterostomy, enterocolostomy, enteroanastomosis, duodenoenterostomy, portoenterostomy, gastroenterostomy.
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