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gastrojejunostomy

noun

  1. surgical procedure that forms a connection between the stomach and the jejunum most commonly by a Roux-en-Y
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Wiktionary

noun

Etymology: From gastro- + jejunostomy.

  1. A surgical procedure that connects the stomach directly to the jejunum, bypassing the duodenum, usually to treat blockages or other digestive tract problems.