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jejunostomy

/dʒɛˈdʒuːnɒstəmi/ noun · British & US
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What does jejunostomy mean?

noun

A surgical procedure in which an opening is made in the jejunum, a part of the small intestine, to allow for the insertion of a tube for feeding or drainage.

Example

"The patient underwent a jejunostomy to facilitate nutrition after a long illness."

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