choledochostomy

choledochostomy [kuh-led-i-kos-tuh-mee, koh-luh-doh-kos-, kol-i-] Word Origin noun, plural cho·led·o·chos·to·mies. Surgery.

1. formation of a temporary opening through the abdominal wall into the common bile duct, usually to remove stones.

Origin of choledochostomy New Latin choledoch(us) (Greek cholēdóchos, equivalent to cholē- chole- + dóchos duct) + -o- + -stomy choledochostomy in Medicine choledochostomy [kə-lĕd′ə-kŏs′tə-mē] n.

1. The establishment of a fistula into the common bile duct.