colostomy
nounHow to pronounce colostomy:
Definition of colostomy:
- colostomy (noun):
- surgical formation of an artificial anus by connecting the colon to an opening in the abdominal wall
- noun. a surgical operation that creates an opening from the colon to the surface of the body to function as an anus.
Synonyms for colostomy:
ostomy
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