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enterotomy

/ɛntərˈɒtəmi/ noun · British & US
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What does enterotomy mean?

noun

A surgical incision into the intestine, especially to relieve obstruction or to remove a portion of the intestine.

Example

"The surgeon performed an enterotomy to remove the blockage in the patient's intestine."

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