Where does “esophagoduodenostomy” come from?
esophagoduodenostomy (English) comes from English esophago-, from Ancient Greek οἰσοφᾰ́γος — oesophagus, gullet.
esophagoduodenostomy (English): A surgical anastomosis in which the distal esophagus is directly connected to the duodenum, typically performed after a total gastrectomy to restore continuity of the gastrointestinal tract
Definitions
- A surgical anastomosis in which the distal esophagus is directly connected to the duodenum, typically performed after a total gastrectomy to restore continuity of the gastrointestinal tract
Ancestry of “esophagoduodenostomy”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | esophago- | esophagus |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | οἰσοφᾰ́γος | oesophagus, gullet |