Ileostomy

Language: English
Pronunciation: ileostomy
Part of Speech: noun

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The surgical operation of attaching the ileum to the abdominal wall at a stoma (similar to a colostomy).

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"surgical procedure that creates an opening from the ileum through the abdominal wall to function as an anus; performed in cases of cancer of the colon or ulcerative colitis"

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