Word: choledochojejunostomy
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: chole
do
cho
je
ju
no
sto
my
Definition: The surgical formation of an opening between the common bile duct and the jejunum
Morphemes:
Affix: choledocho-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Relating to the common bile duct; a duct formed by the hepatic and cystic ducts; opens into the duodenum
Etymology Compounds: Affix: χοληδόχος
Language: grc
Decoded: kholedokhos
Meaning: bile-containing
Affix: jejuno-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: jejunum; the part of the small intestine between the duodenum and the ileum
Affix: -stomy
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: A surgical procedure forming a hole for access, nutrition, or waste elimination.