jejunotomy

ˈdʒɛdʒəˈnɒtəmi

Definitions

1. noun

A surgical incision into the jejunum, a part of the small intestine.

“The surgeon performed a jejunotomy to remove the blockage in the patient’s intestine.”

Synonyms

  • gastrointestinal surgery
  • intestinal incision

Antonyms

  • gastrointestinal repair
  • intestinal closure