colostomy

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Noun colostomy has 1 sense

colostomy - a surgical operation that creates an opening from the colon to the surface of the body to function as an anus
--₁ is a kind of ostomy
--₁ has part: stoma

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Colostomy

Noun: A surgical procedure in which a stoma is created, connecting the colon to an external opening on the abdomen to divert the flow of waste material.

Example sentences:

After the removal of a section of his colon, he needed to undergo a colostomy.
The doctor explained the benefits and challenges of living with a colostomy.
She is still adjusting to managing her colostomy bag.

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