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Establishment of a direct communication between the gallbladder and the duodenum. Synonym(s): duodenocholecystostomy, duodenocystostomy (1). [chole- + G. kystis, bladder, + L. duodenum + G. stoma, mouth]. /choÂ·leÂ·cysÂ·toÂ·duÂ·oÂ·deÂ·nosÂ·toÂ·my/ (-dooâ³o-dah-nosÂ´tah-me) anastomosis of the gallbladder and duodenum.
Learning Point. Stye is a term used often by the general public to denote a small localized swelling/inflammation of the eyelid. A hordeolum (or a stye) is term used by the medical profession to denote a localized inflammation and/or infection of the hair follicles of the eyelid or the meibomian glands. It is usually an acute problem but can be recurrent.