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noun, plural co·los·to·mies. Surgery.
1.
the construction of an artificial opening from the colon through the abdominal wall, thus bypassing a diseased portion of the lower intestine and permitting the passage of intestinal contents.
2.
the opening so constructed.
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Colostomy
is always a great word to know.
So is bezoar. Does it mean:
| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
| a fool or simpleton; ninny. |
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Medical Dictionary
colostomy co·los·to·my (kə-lŏs'tə-mē)
n.
Surgical construction of an artificial excretory opening from the colon.
The opening created by such a surgical procedure.
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Science Dictionary
colostomy  (kə-lŏs'tə-mē) Pronunciation Key
Surgical construction of an opening from the colon through the abdominal wall to the outside of the body for the purpose of excretion. |
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