Word: cholecystojejunostomy
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: cho
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je
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my
Definition: anastomosis of the gallbladder and the jejunum
Morphemes:
Affix: cholecysto-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Relating to the gall bladder; a muscular sac attached to the liver that stores bile (secreted by the liver) until it is needed for digestion
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.