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enterostomy

 

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Noun enterostomy has 1 sense
  1. enterostomy, enterotomy - surgical operation that creates a permanent opening through the abdominal wall into the intestine
    --1 is a kind of operation, surgery, surgical operation, surgical procedure, surgical process

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Enterostomy

Part of Speech: noun

Sense: A surgical procedure in which an opening is created in the abdomen to provide an artificial external opening for the small intestine, typically implemented to divert the flow of gastrointestinal contents.

Usage:

  1. After the removal of a tumorous portion of the intestine, the patient underwent an enterostomy to allow proper healing.
  2. Enterostomy is sometimes used as a temporary measure in patients with digestive system disorders.

Part of Speech: noun

Sense: A medical appliance or device, such as a stoma bag, that is used to collect waste material from the intestine when a natural excretory route is bypassed.

Usage:

  1. She relies on an enterostomy to manage her bowel movements effectively.
  2. Ensure the proper care and maintenance of the enterostomy device to prevent any discomfort or infection.

Part of Speech: adjective

Sense: Relating to or involving the surgical creation of an artificial external opening in the abdomen for the small intestine.

Usage:

  1. The enterostomy procedure requires skillful surgical techniques to prevent complications.
  2. Before the operation, the patient underwent a comprehensive assessment for enterostomy readiness.

Related terms:

enterolithiasis enterolobium enterolobium cyclocarpa enteromorpha enteron enteropathy enteroptosis enterostenosis enterostomy enterotomy enterotoxemia enterotoxin enterovirus enterpenuer enterprenaurs enterpreneur enterpreneurial

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