Sigmoidostomy
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Sigmoidostomy is a noun meaning (surgery) An operation involving the formation of an artificial opening from the sigmoid colon through the abdominal wall.
Meaning
(surgery) An operation involving the formation of an artificial opening from the sigmoid colon through the abdominal wall.
Word Forms
- sigmoidostomies
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include enterocolostomy, colostomy, sigmoidopexy, ascendostomy, enterostomy, gastrocolostomy.
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