ileostomy
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iˈɒs noun, plural il·e·os·to·mies. Surgery.
1.
the construction of an artificial opening from the ileum through the abdominal wall, permitting drainage of the contents of the small intestine.
2.
the opening so constructed.
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ileostomy (ˌɪlɪˈɒstəmɪ) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n , pl -mies | |
| the surgical formation of a permanent opening through the abdominal wall into the ileum | |
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ileostomy il·e·os·to·my (ĭl'ē-ŏs'tə-mē)
n.
Surgical construction of an artificial excretory opening through the abdominal wall into the ileum.
The opening created by such a surgical procedure.
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Example sentences
The ileostomy may either be short-term or permanent.
The dead bowel tissue is removed and a colostomy or ileostomy is performed.
To perform ileostomy, the surgeon makes a small opening in the lower right corner of the abdomen called a stoma.
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