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Random House Webster's College Dictionary

1. (n.) colostomy
the surgical construction of an artificial opening from the colon to the outside of the body, permitting passage of intestinal contents.

Etymology: (1885–90)

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Princeton's WordNet

1. (noun) colostomy
a surgical operation that creates an opening from the colon to the surface of the body to function as an anus

Definition of 'colostomy'

U.S. National Library of Medicine

1. colostomy
The surgical construction of an opening between the colon and the surface of the body.

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