enterostomy
enterostomy · enterostomies
The construction of a permanent opening into the intestine through the abdominal wallThe construction of a permanent opening into the intestine through the abdominal wall.
Meaning
1 sensesThe construction of a permanent opening into the intestine through the abdominal wall.
surgical operation that creates a permanent opening through the abdominal wall into the intestine
Translations
1 languagesOrigin
From entero- + -stomy.From entero- + -stomy.
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Forms
plural: enterostomies| Singular | enterostomy |
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Synonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- surgical operation that creates a permanent opening through the abdominal wall into the intestine:enterotomy