Ileocecectomy
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Ileocecectomy is a noun meaning (surgery) Removal of the ileum and part of the colon.
Meaning
(surgery) Removal of the ileum and part of the colon.
Example Sentences
Following laparoscopic ileocecectomy, pathology demonstrated haemorrhage, inflammation, oedema and full thickness necrosis of the caecal wall.
Word Forms
- ileocecectomies
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include ileectomy, ileotomy, ileoscopy, enterectomy, cecectomy, proctocolectomy.
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