Jejunostomy

Pronunciation

Definition 1

Surgery to create an opening into the jejunum (part of the small intestine) from the outside of the body. A jejunostomy allows a feeding tube to be put into the small intestine. (NCI Dictionary)

Definition 2

Surgical creation of an external opening into the jejunum. (NCI Thesaurus)

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Blockage of the normal flow of the small intestinal contents in the jejunum.