choledochostomy

noun

cho·​led·​o·​chos·​to·​my -ˈkäs-tə-mē How to pronounce choledochostomy (audio)
plural choledochostomies
: surgical incision of the common bile duct usually to effect drainage

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“Choledochostomy.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/choledochostomy. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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