jejunostomy

jejunostomy Definition

je·ju·nos·tomy (-näs′tə mē)

noun pl. -·mies

the surgical operation of making an artificial opening into the jejunum

Etymology: jejunum + -o- + -stomy

jejunostomy Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

tube: The tube, called a jejunostomy tube, is inserted through the skin on your abdomen into the small intestine.
feeding: The comparison was gastrostomy or jejunostomy tube feeding versus oral feeding.

Noun used with modifier

feeding: He was managed conservatively with antibiotics, drains and a feeding jejunostomy.

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