ileostomy

/ˌɪliˈɑstəmi/
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Definitions of ileostomy
  1. noun
    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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    surgical procedure that creates an artificial opening for the elimination of bodily wastes
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