ileoileostomy
ileoileostomy · ileoileostomies
A surgical procedure in which two segments of the ileum are joined together to…A surgical procedure in which two segments of the ileum are joined together to re-establish continuity of the intestinal tract, typically after removal or bypass of a diseased section, allowing normal passage of intestinal contents.
Meaning
1 sensesA surgical procedure in which two segments of the ileum are joined together to re-establish continuity of the intestinal tract, typically after removal or bypass of a diseased section, allowing normal passage of intestinal contents.
Origin
From ileo- (“relating to the ileum”) + ileo- (“relating to the ileum”) + -stomy (“surgeryFrom ileo- (“relating to the ileum”) + ileo- (“relating to the ileum”) + -stomy (“surgery creating a communication”).
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Forms
plural: ileoileostomies| Singular | ileoileostomy |
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