Appendicostomy
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Appendicostomy is a noun meaning (surgery) The creation of an opening into the vermiform appendix, typically via the navel.
Meaning
(surgery) The creation of an opening into the vermiform appendix, typically via the navel.
Word Forms
- appendicostomies
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include appendicectomy, appendicovesicostomy, appendectomy, ascendostomy, enterostomy, appendix.
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