nasojejunostomy

noun

nasojejunostomy

noun

Etymology From naso- + jejunostomy.

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Medicine, Sciences, Surgery A procedure where a thin tube is passed through the nose, down the esophagus and stomach, and into the jejunum to provide nutrition when feeding through the mouth or stomach isn’t possible.

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