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ileostomy

DEFINITIONS OF: ileostomy

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n 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

Type of:
ostomy
surgical procedure that creates an artificial opening for the elimination of bodily wastes
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