duodenolysis

[ dōō′ō-dn-ŏl′ĭ-sĭs, dōō-ŏd′n-ŏl′- ]

n.

The freeing of the duodenum from adhesions by means of surgery.

Nearby words

duodenocholedochotomy, duodenocystostomy, duodenoenterostomy, duodenojejunal flexure, duodenojejunostomy, duodenolysis, duodenorrhaphy, duodenoscopy, duodenostomy, duodenotomy, duodenum

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