enterotomy

/ɛnˈtɛrətəmi/

Definitions

1. noun

A surgical incision into the intestine, especially to relieve obstruction or for drainage of abscesses.

“The surgeon performed an emergency enterotomy to remove the blockage.”

Synonyms

  • intestinal incision
  • intestinal surgery

Antonyms

  • enterorrhaphy
  • intestinal anastomosis