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roux-en-y

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.99 in modern English

Syllables
roux-en-y
IPA
17
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
3
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A surgical technique where the digestive tract is rearranged into a Y-shaped connection, usually by creating a small stomach pouch and rerouting the small intestine. It is most commonly used in weight-loss surgery (gastric bypass) to reduce food intake and calorie absorption.

Uncountable

Etymology

From French; named after César Roux, the surgeon who first described it.

Usage

Phrases

Roux limb Roux operation

Frequently Paired Words

Roux limb Roux operation

Questions

What does roux-en-y mean?
A surgical technique where the digestive tract is rearranged into a Y-shaped connection, usually by creating a small stomach pouch and rerouting the small intestine. It is most commonly used in weight-loss surgery (gastric bypass) to reduce food intake and calorie absorption.
Where does roux-en-y come from?
From French; named after César Roux, the surgeon who first described it.

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