Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
enterotomy
noun
/ɛnˈtɛrəˌtɑmi/
Definition
A surgical incision into the intestine.
Examples
- The surgeon performed an enterotomy to access the blocked section of the intestine.
- After the enterotomy, the patient required careful monitoring to prevent infection.
Meaning
Enterotomy is a medical procedure involving cutting the intestine for various purposes, such as removing obstructions or taking biopsies.
Synonyms
- intestinal incision
- enteric incision
