Definition of Jejunostomy

1. Noun. Surgical creation of an opening between the jejunum and the anterior abdominal wall; will allow artificial feeding.

Generic synonyms: Operation, Surgery, Surgical Operation, Surgical Procedure, Surgical Process

Medical Definition of Jejunostomy

1. Surgical formation of an opening through the abdominal wall into the jejunum, usually for enteral hyperalimentation. (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Jejunostomy

jejunitis
jejunitis
jejunity
jejuno-
jejunocolostomy
jejunogastric intussusception
jejunoileal
jejunoileal bypass
jejunoileal shunt
jejunoileitis
jejunoileitis
jejunoileostomy
jejunojejunostomy
jejunoplasty
jejunostomy (current term)
jejunostomy (current term)
jejunotomy
jejunum
jejunum
Jekyll and Hyde
jelab
jelabs
jelerang
jell
Jell-O
jellaba
jellabas
jelled
jellied
jellies

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