ileostomy

noun /,ɪli'ɑstəmi/

Definition
surgical procedure that creates an opening from the ileum through the abdominal wall to function as an anus; performed in cases of cancer of the colon or ulcerative colitis
Example
'ileostomy' can be found in many classic books.
Etymology
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Length
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