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Definition of 'enterostomy'

Random House Webster's College Dictionary

1. (n.) enterostomy
the making of an artificial opening into the intestine through the abdominal wall, leaving an open passage for drainage.

Etymology: (1875–80)

Definition of 'enterostomy'

Princeton's WordNet

1. (noun) enterostomy, enterotomy
surgical operation that creates a permanent opening through the abdominal wall into the intestine

Definition of 'enterostomy'

U.S. National Library of Medicine

1. enterostomy
Creation of an artificial external opening or fistula in the intestines.

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