Definition of Gastrojejunostomy

1. Noun. (surgery) A form of anastomosis in which a connection is made between the stomach and the jejunum ¹

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Medical Definition of Gastrojejunostomy

1. A surgical procedure where the stomach in surgically connected to the jejunum (small intestine). This may be performed in cases of obstructing cancers (for example pyloric carcinoma) of the gastrointestinal tract. (27 Sep 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Gastrojejunostomy

gastrointestinal disorder
gastrointestinal fistula
gastrointestinal haemorrhage
gastrointestinal hormone
gastrointestinal hormones
gastrointestinal system
gastrointestinal tract
gastrointestinal tracts
gastrointestinal transit
gastrointestinally
gastrojejunal
gastrojejunal loop obstruction syndrome
gastrojejunocolic
gastrojejunostomies
gastrojejunostomy (current term)
gastrokinesograph
gastrokinetic
gastrokinetics
gastrolavage
gastrolienal
gastrolienal ligament
gastrolith
gastrolithiasis
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gastrology
gastrolysis
gastromalacia

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