Definition of Ileostomy in English :

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Ileostomy meaning in English

Meaning of Ileostomy in English

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Ileostomy pronunciation in English

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Ileostomy

see synonyms of ileostomy

Noun

1. ileostomy

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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Ileostomy

see synonyms of ileostomy
noun plural -mies
the surgical formation of a permanent opening through the abdominal wall into the ileum

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Ileostomy

see synonyms of ileostomy
noun
the surgical operation of making an opening in the ileum

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Ileostomy

see synonyms of ileostomy
n. pl. il·e·os·to·mies
1. Surgical construction of an artificial excretory opening through the abdominal wall into the ileum.
2. The opening created by such a surgical procedure.

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