proctocolectomy
proctocolectomy · proctocolectomies
A surgical procedure involving complete excision of the colon and rectum, typically…A surgical procedure involving complete excision of the colon and rectum, typically performed to treat severe colorectal disease.
Meaning
1 sensesA surgical procedure involving complete excision of the colon and rectum, typically performed to treat severe colorectal disease.
Forms
plural: proctocolectomies| Singular | proctocolectomy |
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Word family
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