Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

duodenotomy

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: duo-de-no-to-my
IPA

18

Scrabble Score

11

Letters

5

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

incision of the duodenum

Example Sentences

"The association of duodenal atresia with malrotation is well documented in the literature.[ 7 ] In type 1 atresias (duodenal web), either duodenotomy with excision of the web or duodenoduodenostomy may be done."

Etymology

From duodeno- + -tomy.

Word Breakdown

Prefix: duodeno
Suffix: tomy

Inflected Forms

duodenotomies (plural)

Questions

What does duodenotomy mean?: incision of the duodenum
Where does duodenotomy come from?: From duodeno- + -tomy.

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