pancreatogastrostomía (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of Speech

Noun

Phonetic Transcription

/ˌpankriˈatogaˈstɾo.mi.a/

Use in Spanish Language

"Pancreatogastrostomía" is a technical term used in the field of medicine. It refers to a surgical procedure where a connection or opening is made between the pancreas and the stomach, often performed to treat specific medical conditions.

This term is mainly used in written context within medical literature and discussions. It is not commonly used in oral speech.

Example Sentences

1. La paciente fue sometida a una pancreatogastrostomía para mejorar la función de su páncreas.

2. The patient underwent a pancreatogastrostomy to improve the function of her pancreas.

3. El cirujano explicó en detalle en qué consistiría la pancreatogastrostomía antes de la operación.

4. The surgeon explained in detail what the pancreatogastrostomy would entail before the operation.

Idiomatic Expressions

While "pancreatogastrostomía" is not commonly used in idiomatic expressions, here are a few examples of other medical terms used in idiomatic expressions:

1. Dar calabazas a alguien
2. Meaning: To reject someone romantically.

3. Example: Después de la cita, le dio calabazas.

   • After the date, she rejected him.

4. Estar en las últimas

5. Meaning: To be very ill or close to death.
6. Example: Mi abuela está en las últimas.
   • My grandmother is very ill/close to death.

Etymology

"Pancreatogastrostomía" derives from the combination of the elements "pancreato-" (related to the pancreas), "gastro-" (related to the stomach), and "-stomía" (surgical opening or connection).

Synonyms and Antonyms

• Synonyms: Pancreatoesofagostomía (pancreatico-esophagostomy), Pancreatojejunostomía (pancreaticojejunostomy)
• Antonyms: This term does not have a direct antonym but a contrast might be a procedure where no connection is made between the pancreas and the stomach.