Esophagogastroanastomosis
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Esophagogastroanastomosis is a noun meaning (surgery) A surgical procedure in which the esophagus is directly connected to the stomach after part of the esophagus has been removed or bypassed, typically to restore continuity of the upper digestive tract following conditions such as esophageal cancer, severe stricture, or other disease.
Meaning
(surgery) A surgical procedure in which the esophagus is directly connected to the stomach after part of the esophagus has been removed or bypassed, typically to restore continuity of the upper digestive tract following conditions such as esophageal cancer, severe stricture, or other disease.
Word Forms
- esophagogastroanastomoses
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