Definition of Enterotomy

1. Noun. Surgical operation that creates a permanent opening through the abdominal wall into the intestine.


Definition of Enterotomy

1. n. Incision of the intestines, especially in reducing certain cases of hernia.

Definition of Enterotomy

1. Noun. (surgery) incision into the intestine ¹

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Medical Definition of Enterotomy

1. Incision of the intestines, especially in reducing certain cases of hernia. Origin: Gr. An intestine + to cut. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Enterotomy

enterorrhexis
enteroscope
enteroscopy
enterosepsis
enterosorption
enterospasm
enterostasis
enterostaxis
enterostenosis
enterostomal
enterostomal therapist
enterostomies
enterostomy
enterotome
enterotomes
enterotomy (current term)
enterotoxaemia
enterotoxemia
enterotoxication
enterotoxigenic
enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli
enterotoxin
enterotoxins
enterotoxism
enterotropic
enterovesical fistula
enteroviral
enterovirus
enteroviruses

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