Dictionary of the word “duodenoileostomy”

Meaning of the word

The word “duodenoileostomy” is a medical term that refers to surgery that consists in the creation of an opening between the duodenum (first part of the small intestine) and the ileum (final part of the small intestine). This surgery is performed to allow stomach food to pass directly to the ileum, bypassing the duodenum.

Origin of the word

The word “duodenoileostomy” originates in Latin. “Duodenum” comes from the Latin “duodeni”, which means “twelve each”, referring to the twelve parts in which the small intestine is divided. “Ileostomy” comes from the Latin “ileum”, which means “ileum”, and “stom”, which means “openness”. Therefore, “duodenoileostomy” means “opening between duodenum and ileum”.

Word adverbs

There are no specific adverbs related to the word “duodenoileostomy”.

Conjunctions of the word

There are no specific conjunctions related to the word “duodenoileostomy”.

Synonyms of the word

Some synonyms for “duodenoileostomy” are:

1. duodenoileal derivation
2. Duodeno-ileus derivation
3. Duodenal derivation for the ileum

Word Definitions

1. Surgery that creates an opening between the duodenum and the ileum.

2. Medical procedure that allows the direct passage of food from the stomach to the ileum, bypassing the duodenum.

Phrases that the word applies

1. The patient underwent a duodenoileostomy to circumvent a duodenum obstruction.

2. Duodenoileostomy is an option for treatment for certain conditions of the gastrointestinal tract.

Examples of the word in text

The doctor recommended to perform a duodenoileostomy to improve the patient’s quality of life.

duodenoileostomy is a complex surgical procedure that requires intensive postoperative care.

Rhymes with the word

1. Gastrectomy

2. Enterostomy

3. Colostomy

Anagrams with the word

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