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jejunostomy
[ ji-joo-nos-tuh-mee, jee-joo- ]
noun
Surgery.
plural jejunostomies.
- an artificial opening from the jejunum through the abdominal wall, created for the drainage of jejunal contents or for feeding.
jejunostomy
/ dʒɪdʒuːˈnɒstəmɪ /
noun
- the surgical formation of an opening from the jejunum to the surface of the body, through which food may be introduced
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Word History and Origins
Origin of jejunostomy1
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Example Sentences
He has a gastrostomy tube to drain gastric fluids, and a jejunostomy tube for his formula and medications.
From Washington Times
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