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ileostomy

Syllabification: (il·e·os·to·my)
Pronunciation: /ˌilēˈästəmē/
Definition of ileostomy

noun (plural ileostomies)

  • a surgical operation in which a piece of the ileum is diverted to an artificial opening in the abdominal wall.
  • an opening so formed.

Origin:

late 19th century: from ileum + Greek stoma 'mouth'

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