panproctocolectomy
panproctocolectomy · panproctocolectomies
A major surgical procedure involving the removal of the entire colon, rectum, and anal…A major surgical procedure involving the removal of the entire colon, rectum, and anal canal, typically performed to treat severe or widespread disease such as advanced inflammatory bowel disease, familial polyposis syndromes, or colorectal cancer.
Meaning
1 sensesA major surgical procedure involving the removal of the entire colon, rectum, and anal canal, typically performed to treat severe or widespread disease such as advanced inflammatory bowel disease, familial polyposis syndromes, or colorectal cancer.
Origin
From pan- + procto- + col- + -ectomy.From pan- + procto- + col- + -ectomy.
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Forms
plural: panproctocolectomies| Singular | panproctocolectomy |
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