Where does “esophagoesophagostomy” come from?
esophagoesophagostomy (English) comes from English esophago-, from Ancient Greek οἰσοφᾰ́γος — oesophagus, gullet.
esophagoesophagostomy (English): A reconstructive surgical procedure in which the two ends of a divided or resected esophagus are rejoined, restoring continuity of the esophageal passage so that food can again travel from the pharynx to the stomach
Definitions
- A reconstructive surgical procedure in which the two ends of a divided or resected esophagus are rejoined, restoring continuity of the esophageal passage so that food can again travel from the pharynx to the stomach
Ancestry of “esophagoesophagostomy”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | esophago- | esophagus |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | οἰσοφᾰ́γος | oesophagus, gullet |